Competition announced to find partners to run £20m centre dedicated to accessible transport
The charity Motability has launched a competition to find partners to run a £20 million Motability-funded evidence centre dedicated to making transport accessible for disabled…
Kent community equipment appeal helps address supply chain problems
An appeal to people in east Kent to return much-needed community equipment has proven successful with two containers being filled in a few weeks. Since…
Local authority outlines new adult social care strategy for next five years
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has discussed a new strategy about how it can best support adults with social care needs and all carers. A large focus…
Study suggests PTs use a blend of face-to-face and remote physiotherapy to enhance treatment
A University of Manchester evaluation of remote physiotherapy services used across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic has shown the mix of in-person and remote…
Video: Industry and NHS collaborate to rapidly create outpatient clinic to tackle huge waiting lists
Thousands of hospital patients will be able to be seen at the new ‘health village’ in Poole's Dolphin Centre, after University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) become…
Mandatory COVID vaccination for health and social care staff to end in March
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid The legal requirement for health and social care staff to be double jabbed will be removed from 15…
Academia, NHS organisations and council work together to support healthy ageing in Newcastle
A cutting-edge £500m development supporting the understanding, care and innovation of products and services for an ageing population has been given the go-ahead in Newcastle.…
OTs to view “UK-first” specialist seating and rehab solutions clinic at Kidz Middle
Recare team at Kidz to Adultz. A mobility retailer and specialist in assistive equipment for children and young adults, Recare will be showcasing its wheelchairs,…
CCG launches virtual wards to support patients to recover at home and free up hospital capacity
New ‘virtual wards’ have been launched by South West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to help patients recover in the comfort of their own homes.…
Northern Ireland publishes update on waiting list progress following £700m roadmap in 2021
Health Minister Robin Swann Health Minister Robin Swann has provided an interim update on actions to tackle Northern Ireland’s hospital waiting lists, which he described…