Nominees announced for final shortlist of prestigious annual care awards
Selected from over 100 entrants, six nominees have been announced who make up the final shortlist for the Kate Granger Compassionate Care Awards 2018. Now…
High dependency chair delivered to man with Motor Neurone Disease after being stuck on NHS waiting list
NRS Healthcare has given a high dependency chair to a young man living with Motor Neurone Disease, free of charge, after discovering he had been…
Charity’s report outlines lack of access to mobility equipment is leading to isolation
After conducting extensive research, the British Red Cross is calling on the UK Government to introduce a statutory duty for the provision of short-term wheelchairs,…
New orthotic clinic opens to offer improved patient service
Orthotics, prosthetics and assistive technology specialist Steeper Group has opened its private clinic – Steeper Clinic – at the company’s main headquarters to offer an…
Negative perceptions hindering adoption of vital home adaptations
Following research suggesting that local authorities should review and simplify the home adaptation process, the Centre for Ageing Better has found that people are putting…
New prosthetic leg transforms woman’s life
Whether it’s climbing up the side of the O2 Arena in Greenwich or scaling the heights of a treetop assault course, nothing is too big…
Hospital’s glow-in-the-dark equipment to reduce the risk of falls
Credit: Burton Mail A hospital in Burton is providing its patients with luminous Zimmer frames, as well as glowing footprints and door frames, to help…
Millions to be invested in advanced ambulances in preparation for winter
The Government has announced that £ million is to be invested into 256 state-of-the-art ambulances as the Health Service prepares for another tough winter. Following…
NHS launches £8 million recruitment campaign for its 70th birthday
To mark its 70th birthday, the NHS has launched a new multi-million-pound recruitment campaign in hopes of recruiting more staff into the NHS, encouraging staff…
Four organisations inspect five central issues surrounding the NHS
To mark the National Health Service's 70th birthday, the BBC requested the Health Foundation, Institute for Fiscal Studies, The King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust…