NHS Scotland staff offered another record pay increase following strike action
The Scottish Government has revealed its “best and final” offer to NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) workers following pay negotiations with trade unions and employers.…
Disability Smart Awards 2023 search for innovative assistive tech that changes lives
Business Disability Forum is looking for an organisation that has used technology to improve the life opportunities and experiences of disabled people, in the workplace,…
Assistive technologies showcased to local authority’s residents at TEC roadshows
Sefton Council’s technology-enabled care (TEC) solutions team showcased a range of assistive technology that residents can use to remain independent at home after its first…
Independent review of ICSs launched by government
The UK Government is looking to improve health outcomes across England with the announcement of a new independent review of integrated care systems (ICSs). According…
Government shares details of how £500m discharge fund will be distributed
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay | Credit: Wikimedia Commons The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has shared details of how the…
AUTUMN STATEMENT 2022: Key points at a glance for assistive tech professionals
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt | Credit: Wikimedia Commons Yesterday (17 November 2022), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to…
OTs to benefit from free CPD bathing seminars held in association with the OT Service
Assistive bath provider Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, in association with The OT Service, will be presenting a series of on-stand and theatre-based accessible bathing CPD…
Independent living project wins accolade at the annual Chartered Institute of Housing Awards
L-R Lovell partnership sponsor, Peter Moir, Heather Duncan and BBC presenter Catriona Shearer. A project that could transform the future homes and communities of three…
Bournemouth University creates range of assistive tech solutions to promote inclusivity
An app that makes assistive technology recommendations for pupils; a framework that maps assistive technologies to users’ physical abilities; and a project that enables disabled…
Work begins on new report on training and upskilling professionals in using assistive tech
OrCam Learn device | Credit: OrCam Policy Connect, a cross-party thinktank that specialises in the development of new policy ideas through evidence and collaboration, has…