Health Foundation calls for more hospital beds following harrowing decline in ambulance response times
Greater investment in hospital capacity and flow through hospital with more beds and more staff is needed, as recent analysis from the Health Foundation reveals…
Case study: User-friendly wheelchair power add-on makes long trips easy for Derek
Derek Smalley from Lincolnshire is one of the latest people in the UK to be benefitting from owning a Rehasense Power Assisted Wheelchairs System (PAWS).…
Occupational therapists to view a full range of assistive mobility solutions at the OT Show
Medical equipment supplier Rehasense is set to exhibit its full range of assistive mobility solutions at the OT Show to attending occupational therapists (OTs). The…
Disabled people in last year of life to have benefits fast-tracked
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that thousands of people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support,…
Pioneering multi-grip bionic arms offered to NHS amputees in England
Dozens of amputees will be able to access life-changing bionic arms, which can mimic real hand movements, through the NHS. The newly available bionic arms…
Stairlift rail that fits to the staircase for fast installation to be showcased to OTs this month
Access BDD HomeGlide straight stairlift At the OT Show 2022, attending occupational therapists (OTs) will have the chance to see several modern stairlifts, which boast…
Case study: Bathing support system helps resident feel more comfortable and relaxed
Unique equipment is helping staff at a Mencap residential unit make one of their residents more comfortable and relaxed in her daily needs. The client…
NHS physio staff in Scotland vote in favour of strike action following record pay offer
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has revealed that NHS physiotherapy staff in Scotland have voted in favour of strike action in their first-ever ballot…
New report reveals project saves NHS Wales over 62,000 bed days due to adaptations
A new evaluation report has been published by Care & Repair Cymru, which highlights the successes of a project that has worked to ensure that…
Therapists can view a range of accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions at the OT Show 2022
Occupational therapists (OTs) will have the opportunity to see a range of height-adjustable wash basins, accessible baths, and mobile changing beds from Ropox at the…