New photography competition launches to challenge stereotypical depictions of older people
Images By Peter Kindersley The Centre for Ageing Better is joining forces with content licensing platform Alamy to run a competition for their photographers to…
“Budget-friendly” accessible bathing solutions prove popular with attending OTs
Accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions supplier Ropox has reported a successful OT Show, with examples from its portfolio of assistive technologies proving popular with occupational…
Video: 38 more stations now mobility scooter-friendly across train operator’s network
Mobility scooter users can now travel to and from more stations than ever before across the Northern Rail network. Another 38 stations are now “mobility…
New vehicle adaptation guidelines of motor sport vehicles for disabled competitors launches
New vehicle adaptation guidelines containing general advice on the adaptation of motor sport vehicles for competitors with disabilities have been launched. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile…
Government confirms new Disability Action Plan will be published in 2023
A new Disability Action Plan will be consulted on and published in 2023, the UK Government has unveiled. The new Disability Action Plan will set…
CPD webinar to reflect on DFG waiting times’ impact on occupational practice
Accessible toilet specialist Closomat is concluding its clinical webinar series this year with a session to reflect on Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) waiting times and…
25 percent more beds being blocked this winter compared to last year, NHS England warns
NHS England is cautioning that thousands of beds are being blocked by patients that are medically fit to be discharged due to a “perfect storm”…
Discus champion gifts life-changing assistive tech to school for pupils with learning challenges
Local hero, four-times World Masters Discus Champion, and multiple world record holder Kevin Brown has donated a life-changing assistive technology device to the pupils at…
Study reveals that over a quarter of over-65s that have fallen do not tell family or carers
According to a study of 2,000 people aged 65 and above, 24 percent of older people have fallen at home and 26 percent of those…
Visitors impressed with modern and versatile stairlift range at OT Show 2022
Stairlift and homelift manufacturer Access BDD has said that its contemporary stairlift range proved to be “extremely popular” with occupational therapists (OTs) at this year’s…