Liverpool care home fined over £12,000 for “failings” in care and treatment
Parkside Care Home in St Helens, Liverpool, has been prosecuted after an elderly resident sustained a bad injury after a fall and, as a consequence,…
eBay launches Independent Living Hub to make shopping easier for people with disabilities
Offering a range of accessible solutions for people with restricted mobility and disabilities, eBay has unveiled its new Independent Living Hub, providing mobility products, daily…
UK airport improves accessibility for people with new mobile ordering technology
Edinburgh Airport is testing a new mobile ordering service for passengers with mobility needs, allowing them to order and have food and beverages from eateries…
HRH The Princess Royal boosts entrepreneurialism in the healthcare sector at The OT Practice official opening
Courtesy of The OT Practice A private occupational therapy practice, based in Hampshire, officially opened its new office on the 8th of March with Her…
Innovative therapy centre that encourages exercises amongst adults officially opens in Sheffield
From left to right: I Can Therapy Centre's Kevin, Deputy Mayor of Sheffield Tony Downing and Sara Payne MBE cutting the ribbon at the official…
Seating specialist and occupational therapy service come together to launch posture guide
Repose Furniture, a specialist in bespoke seating solutions, has launched a new posture guide that has been developed in association with The OT Service. The…
Users recognise Handicare for excellent service leading to prestigious award
Stairlift specialist Handicare has been praised for its outstanding customer service and trustworthiness, leading to the company winning a prestigious Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award.…
Hospice turns to toileting tech to deliver dignity and independence for its patients
Specialist palliative care at the Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham, Wales, is being given an “extra dimension” with the employment of assistive technology. The Hospice’s…
Work begins on £5.1 million accessible children’s centre in Gloucester
A new “state-of-the-art” centre, which is set to provide inclusive exercise, sports and leisure facilities for disabled people, is being built in the grounds of…
New safety campaign to help highlight differences between through-floor lifts for healthcare professionals
Targeted at occupational therapists, healthcare professionals and users, Stiltz Homelifts has launched a new ‘safety first’ campaign to showcase the difference between the various through-the-floor…