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…
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…
Irish government launches €2m assistive tech fund to enhance participation of disabled people
Minister of State for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte from the Government of Ireland has announced a call for projects under a new once-off €2 million Digital…
RESPONSE: Healthcare, social care and housing leaders share their views on social care reform whitepaper
Following the publication of the UK Government’s long-awaited adult social care reform whitepaper, which details its 10-year vision for the sector and provides information on…
Guest article: The social care journey… Have you reached your destination?
William Lee, Policy and Parliamentary Executive of the British Healthcare Trades Association William Lee, Policy and Parliamentary Executive of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA),…
Adult social care reform whitepaper: Key takeaways for assistive tech professionals
The UK Government has published its long-anticipated adult social care reform whitepaper, which details its 10-year vision for the sector and provides information on funded…
Major reforms to NHS workforce planning and tech agenda unveiled by Sajid Javid
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid Recruitment, training and retention of NHS staff and digital transformation will be put at the heart of the…
Further details announced about adult social care charging reform in England
Following the UK Government’s announcement in September about reforming adult social care in England – and the introduction of UK-wide percent Health and Social Care…
Guest article: A shot and a hard place – BHTA asserts mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health and social care staff is only half the solution
In this article, William Lee, Policy & Parliamentary Executive at the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), discusses how the government must back up its decision…
RESPONSE: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for health and social care workers sparks mixed reactions
Following the UK Government’s announcement that all frontline health and social care workers in England will need to have had both COVID-19 vaccines by 1…