The OT’s Perspective: What should we all be bearing in mind when it comes to moving and handling?
Stuart Barrow, of Promoting Independence, is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a recognised expert in the field of home adaptations.…
Guest Article: Designing and implementing manual handling systems to support a physical curriculum
In this article, James Rhodes, Marketing Manager at Hillrom (Liko), who is in charge of early mobilisation and falls prevention, discusses the factors that need…
Guest Article: The rise of digital therapeutics and what this means for healthcare professionals
Kaia's back pain app Konstantin Mehl, Founder and CEO at Kaia Health Helping patients more easily manage their health conditions, the rise of digital therapeutics…
Guest Blog: Are wearables the answer for an ageing population?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that by 2050, the worldwide population over 60 will have doubled to reach two billion people. With most age-related…
Guest Blog: What changing demographics mean to the UK health sector
Greg Holt is the Chief Marketing Officer at Newcross Healthcare, an independent organisation that provides highly trained staff, clinical expertise, and administrative support to the…
Guest Blog: Top tips for inclusive web design
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on the 16th of May 2019, which focuses on digital accessibility and inclusive design for all, Hilary Stephenson,…
Acorn Stairlifts highlights different technology supporting those in care homes
Credit: The Verge As more and more industries benefit from advancements in technology, the care home sector has experienced a raft of benefits from new…
Guest Blog: Bayliss Mobility’s Gary Braithwaite talks the role of AI in predicting falls
With technological advances in the world of healthcare constantly evolving at an ever-increasing rate, Gary Braithwaite, Director of Bayliss Mobility, examines if AI and machine…
Royal College of Occupational Therapists responds to CQC report and calls for health and social care leaders to better utilise OTs
Julia Scott, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Commenting on the CQC’s recent State of Care report, which assesses the state of…
Carers UK responds to CQC’s ‘State of Care’ report with a call for investment in social care and community support
Emily Holzhausen OBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK Responding to the Care Quality Commission's recent report about the state of health…