New apprenticeships in Wales to increase number of OTs, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists
Two new apprenticeship frameworks have been developed by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), Skills for Health and Welsh health boards and trusts to train…
Registration now open for Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2020
Registration is now open for the UK & Ireland's leading event for medical device design and manufacturing – Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2020. This free-to-attend event…
New AI-driven physio assessment tool to improve health outcomes amongst patients with MSK issues
Jason Ward, CEO of EQL A new AI-driven physiotherapy assessment tool is to be used at various NHS locations in England for patients with musculoskeletal…
What could the landslide Conservative victory mean for the healthcare sector?
Having secured a resounding victory in the 2019 General Election, taking previously Labour safe seats and turning them into gains, AT Today looks back over…
University researchers create squeezy soft sensors to aid rehabilitation and monitor patients’ health in their own homes
Imperial College London bioengineers have discovered a way to create stretchy and squeezy soft sensing devices by bonding rubber to electrical components, which could help…
EXCLUSIVE: Newly-appointed BHTA CEO says it’s “time for the healthcare and assistive technology industry’s voice to be heard”
Dr Simon Festing has joined the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) as the new Chief Executive Officer, outlining that he will ensure the industry’s voice…
Guest Article: Investing in the future of healthcare
Having access to the latest healthcare equipment and technology plays a crucial part in providing effective patient care. However, many hospitals can struggle to afford…
Government announces 100,000 more people to be given PHBs to make personalised care “the norm”
With a change in law coming into effect on the 2nd of December, people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater…
Guest Article: Telehealth to gain stride in the remote healthcare space – The top three trends to look out for
MDBox Deepu Bhat, Content Specialist at Fortune Business Insights With telehealth products and services expanding rapidly, from wearable monitoring devices to online video calls with…
£34 million investment to develop care robots to transform care sector and relieve pressure off healthcare professionals
PARO robot Part of the UK Government’s aim to give people five years of longer, healthier life, it has announced a £34 million investment to…