WHO publishes important global guide on assistive tech specifications and how to use devices
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a landmark assistive technology guide to expand access to quality products and drive disability innovation on a global…
Free guide for rehab professionals using telehealth when working with clients
Karma Mobility Morgan powerchair The Clinician Task Force has published a guide to help occupational therapists (OTs) and physiotherapists (PTs) who want to use telehealth…
New online governance hub launched for physiotherapists in independent sector
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has joined with Physio First to create a digital resource to support members working in the independent sector. The…
Physiotherapists and OTs create online guide for people recovering from COVID
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Clinical Commissioning Group (NHSGGC) has published a new guide for residents on managing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Created by the…
WHO launches important tool to help improve access to assistive tech globally
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed the assistive technology capacity assessment (ATA-C) tool, a system-level tool to evaluate a country’s capacity to finance, regulate,…
New informative guide for wheelchair users on how to access PWBs
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has published a new guide for users about Personal Wheelchair Budgets (PWBs) and how they form part of their…
Letter to directors of adult services outlines winter discharge process for COVID-19 patients
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has sent a letter to directors of adult services in England outlining the requirement for designated care…
New supported housing guidance to improve standards for vulnerable people in the UK
The UK Government has published a new National Statement of Expectations (NSE) for supported housing, which aims to help elderly and disabled people live more…
New guide outlines six significant trends for TECS in 2021
Appello has published a new guide, which identifies six significant trends for technology enabled care services (TECS) in 2021. TECS refers to the use of…
CSP launches new COVID-19 rehabilitation and physiotherapy standards
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has launched a third set of standards, which cover community rehabilitation and physiotherapy care for adults with COVID-19. They…