New webinar to provide wheelchair specialists with in-depth Stretto knowledge
Healthcare professionals working with wheelchairs will have an opportunity to find out about Quantum Rehab's new and innovative Edge 3 Stretto, as well as have…
Virtual patient hoist and hydrotherapy pool training could prove beneficial for OTs
Bob Oliver, Innova’s hoist and hydrotherapy pool specialist, will deliver the new InnovaLive sessions Healthcare equipment and design specialist Innova Care Concepts has launched a…
New survey launches to discover the effect of COVID-19 crisis on those with sight loss
Eye research charity Fight for Sight has launched a survey to gather broader insights into the personal impact that Covid-19 is having on people with…
First-of-its-kind temporary community hospital launches to help rehabilitate COVID-19 survivors
NHS England has launched a temporary community hospital in Surrey to provide rehabilitation to patients recovering from COVID-19. The first-of-its-kind in England, the NHS Seacole…
New study aims to discover what impact lockdown has on bone, joint and muscle pain
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a new study to see how COVID-19 and lockdown are affecting people with bone, joint and…
Councils look to government for clarity regarding relaxation of statutory duties for disabled children
The Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted that many local authorities are struggling to deliver support set out in SEND children's Education, Health and Care…
Eligibility of COVID-19 testing extended to everyone in care homes amid concerning death toll
Alongside all essential workers, eligibility for coronavirus testing has been extended to several new groups, including all staff and residents in care homes after concerning…
New webinar programme launched for OTs to provide valuable assistive technology training
A programme of online training webinars for occupational therapists has been released by Promoting Independence to provide the latest advice and insights for various equipment.…
CASE STUDY: Etac R82 and Candor Care help rapidly install vital equipment at new care facility
As the health and social care system continues to increase capacity to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, Etac R82 has worked with the Care Plus…
Assistive technologies services providers coming together during COVID-19 crisis
Leading outsourced providers of assistive technologies services are working collaboratively to ensure continuity of provision as the health and social care system works to cope…