Unused mobility aid amnesty launches at NHS hospital to help patients return home safely
University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is calling on the public to return any unused walking frames and other mobility aids due to a continued national shortage…
NHS achieves 10,000 virtual ward beds target
The NHS has delivered on its ambition to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of September, according to its latest figures. Virtual…
Findings reveal the social care workforce vacancy rate has fallen to 9.9 percent
Skills for Care has published its annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report and announced plans to develop a…
£5m UKRI funding to bring innovative healthcare products and services to market
A major funding boost will help transform the thriving medical technology (medtech) business community in Yorkshire. The UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)…
Commissioners and suppliers invited to complete survey to improve digital clinical safety for patients
A survey is seeking the views of commissioners and commercial suppliers that develop, deploy, procure, or evaluate AI/Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to be used…
£2.52m funding to deliver grants and equipment to veterans with mobility needs
A new £ million Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF) is set to provide veterans across the UK with mobility equipment to improve their quality of life.…
Case study: Changing bed and shower chair make caring much easier for parents and carers
11-year-old Muhammad Habib and his family recently moved into their new purpose-built family home near Luton, which features all the equipment needed to help with…
Almost a third of OTs say they cannot provide the equipment and adaptations children need
The cost-of-living crisis is contributing to delays which are affecting the health, development and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families, according to a…
NHS and local council webpages are found to impede access for users with visual impairments
A recent report by NEC Digital has revealed that there is a growing call for continued government focus on enhancing web accessibility across the public…
Government invests more than £3m to transform tech in adult social care
Helen Whately, Minister for Social Care The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that people who receive care will benefit from new…