Pioneering hearing aid programme for music lovers receives coveted CES 2022 award honours
For the sixth consecutive year, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which organises the popular annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the US, has recognised Oticon…
RCOT publishes two short guides about occupational therapy and Long Covid
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published two new and insightful quick guides about occupational therapy and Long Covid. The guides outline the…
£710k funding awarded to housing charity to facilitate crucial adaptations in Scotland
Vital adaptations to help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes are to be undertaken at around 200 properties across Scotland after independent…
NHS England sets out 10 priorities for 2022/23
In a new document published on 24 December 2021, NHS England has detailed its priorities and operational planning guidance for 2022/23. For 2022/23, NHS England…
Case study: How one piece of adaptive kit is benefitting the whole family
A simple bean bag from healthcare equipment supplier AAT has transformed family life for a Bostock family. The AAT Chilli Bean vacuum posture cushion has…
DHSC announces £60m top-up for adult social care over January
Minister for Care Gillian Keegan The UK Government is providing an additional £60 million to local authorities to support the adult social care response to…
Northern Ireland seeks views from public on addressing “inconsiderate” pavement parking
Infrastructure Minister for Northern Ireland Nichola Mallon is asking the public and key stakeholders for their views on how the country can address inconsiderate pavement…
OTs impressed with feature-packed and newly launched bespoke stairlift at open day
Occupational therapists (OTs) have shared positive feedback on the recently launched Flow X curved stairlift from Access BDD at an open day, saying that it…
Scotland’s new Adult Disability Payment that replaces PIP launch dates announced
The Scottish Government’s next benefit, Adult Disability Payment (ADP), will open for new applications in pilot areas from 21 March 2022. Nearly one year on…
Winners of the National Healthy Housing Awards 2021 unveiled
The achievements of council teams, charities and inspirational frontline staff in supporting independent living have been celebrated at the National Healthy Housing Awards 2021. This…