Councils look to government for clarity regarding relaxation of statutory duties for disabled children
The Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted that many local authorities are struggling to deliver support set out in SEND children's Education, Health and Care…
Successful community equipment campaign sees hundreds of items returned to county council
Following an appeal to urge people to return unwanted and unneeded community equipment, Devon County Council has seen over 450 items donated to help avoid…
Precision Rehab details how it provides powerchair services throughout the pandemic
Specialist powerchair provider Precision Rehab has outlined how its operations have adapted to ensure powerchair clients’ needs are still met during the pandemic. Highlighting that…
New webinar programme launched for OTs to provide valuable assistive technology training
A programme of online training webinars for occupational therapists has been released by Promoting Independence to provide the latest advice and insights for various equipment.…
Theraposture details how using video tech is helping assess clients for vital equipment
As providers of healthcare equipment adapt to the new reality of social distancing and shielding, Theraposture has outlined how embracing video conferencing has enabled it…
Newlife pleads for emergency government grant as specialist equipment runs low
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak in an open letter to appeal for financial support after it says it…
Assistive technologies services providers coming together during COVID-19 crisis
Leading outsourced providers of assistive technologies services are working collaboratively to ensure continuity of provision as the health and social care system works to cope…
Concerns over NHS advice to stop various assistive technologies services for children & adult services
Brian Donnelly, CEO of CECOPS, and Sarah Clayton, CEO of Simple Stuff Works, have warned of potential problems that could arise as a result of…
Community equipment providers urge public to return items to aid in national COVID-19 effort
A leading group of Community Equipment Services providers have appealed to people with unneeded equipment to arrange collection in a bid to help support the…
Closomat highlights the importance of optimising efficiency when providing DFGs
Following the government announcing over half a billion pounds of funding for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), deliverers are being reminded of how to utilise available…