ADASS urgently cries out for the UK Government to stabilise the social care system in England
A snap survey of the state of social care services in November 2021 has revealed a rapidly deteriorating picture of hundreds of thousands of older…
Height-adjustable kitchens and wheelchair accessible basins get “very positive” feedback at OT Show
Accessible bathroom and kitchen manufacturer Ropox has reported a “hugely successful” OT Show, with visitors reporting positive feedback on its range of stylish accessible solutions.…
OTs give positive feedback for new bespoke adjustable chairs at recent dedicated event
Rise & Recline, a UK manufacturer of bespoke adjustable chairs, used the recent OT Show to launch its Infinity and Infinity Plus chairs, which the…
Latest RCOT guide discusses role principal OTs play at strategic levels in adult social care services in England
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published new guidance on the roles and responsibilities of principal occupational therapists (OTs) in adult social care…
INTERVIEW: How healthcare professionals can confidently signpost clients to buy safely in the private market
BHTA team (from left): Calvin Barnett, Head of Marketing and Communications; Sam Lewis, Marketing Campaign Manager; and Charlie Lawrence, Sales and Marketing Executive The blue…
£7m funding to support unpaid carers in Wales in appreciation of their vital work
To mark Carers’ Rights Day yesterday (25th November), Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan has outlined how £7 million Welsh Government funding will support…
Major reforms to NHS workforce planning and tech agenda unveiled by Sajid Javid
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid Recruitment, training and retention of NHS staff and digital transformation will be put at the heart of the…
17 of the best assistive tech innovations for OTs to see at the OT Show 2021
Taking place from 24th-25th November 2021 at the NEC in Birmingham, the OT Show is an annual exhibition for occupational therapists (OTs). It gives them…
Government announces review into potential bias in design and use of medical devices
A review has been launched by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) into the impact of potential bias in the design and use…
Consultation on accessible assessments for students to inform draft guidance
Students are set to benefit from proposed Ofqual guidance on how to make exams and other assessments accessible and user-friendly for all, including for those…