Government set to revoke mandatory COVID jabs for health and social care staff
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid Regulations making vaccines a condition of deployment for health and social care staff are set to be revoked,…
Remote care programme for people with chronic shoulder pain proven to clinically significantly improve all health-related outcomes
Credit: Dove Press A US study looking at whether a digital rehabilitation programme for people with chronic shoulder pain is effective has been shown to…
Organisation searches for assistive technologies that could transform social care in Wales
Health Technology Wales, which appraises evidence and produces national guidance to inform the adoption of technologies within Welsh Care Systems, has announced that it is…
Public consultation launches on reshaping adult social care in Northern Ireland
Far-reaching plans to transform adult social care in Northern Ireland have been tabled by Health Minister Robin Swann. The reform proposals – numbering 48 in…
Another NHS organisation trials temporary care hotel to help free up beds
In order to relieve pressures that are being experienced across the NHS and care services this winter, a collaboration between health and care providers in…
AI tech that reduces clinical workload and hospital admissions launches at healthcare event
UK healthcare technology start-up Abtrace has launched a novel proactive monitoring system designed to empower patients with chronic conditions and reduce clinical workload for professionals…
Video: Audio devices fitted in dozens of rail operator’s toilets to help visually impaired visitors
Dozens of toilets at Northern Rail’s stations will be fitted with a new device to help blind and visually impaired people navigate the toilets more…
CSP calls for urgent pay rise for NHS physiotherapists to avoid staffing “crisis”
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has detailed how a meaningful pay rise is needed to avoid a physiotherapy staffing “crisis” becoming a permanent feature…
Wearable device to help users engage with their rehab programmes launched at Arab Health 2022
Lusio Rehab, a UK assistive technology developer, is showcasing its innovative wearable rehabilitation device designed to motivate patients to engage more with their physical therapy…
Independent review of children’s social care services to be carried out in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Robin Swann Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a review of children’s social care services in Northern Ireland will begin in February 2022.…