Stairclimber specialist welcomes £588m discharge fund but says assistive tech is more cost-effective
Following the announcement from the UK Government of a new £588 million fund to support rapid hospital discharges, stairlift specialist AAT GB’s director Peter Wingrave…
Sunrise Medical expands paediatric product offering with acquisition of James Leckey Design
Sunrise Medical, a giant in the field of assistive mobility solutions, has announced the acquisition of two leading global paediatric brands, Leckey and Firefly. According…
The OT Show 2020 rescheduled to November 2021 to protect OTs and their clients
CloserStill Media, organisers of The OT Show, have decided to postpone this year’s event to the 24th-25th of November 2021, in light of possible risks…
Stairclimber company looks to support OTs and adaptation teams with free client assessments
AAT GB is looking to address the issue of children and adults with impairments currently struggling with getting up and down stairs in their residence…
PMG Conference rescheduled for 12th-14th July 2021
Organisers of the Posture and Mobility Group (PMG) Conference have confirmed new dates for its next show, which will now take place from Monday 12th…
RCOT reveals top 10 research priorities for occupational therapy in the UK
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has underlined its top 10 priorities for occupational therapy research in the UK, which will set the research…
Expanded Safe Moving & Handling team provides nationwide support for OTs
Direct Healthcare Group has expanded its Safe Moving & Handling team, which aims to offer an enhanced client experience and additional support for healthcare professionals…
Open letter calls on UK Government to extend prescribing rights to AHPs
A joint, open letter is calling on the UK Government to extend prescribing rights to various Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to enhance patient care. Addressed…
Video assessments to support disabled bathers recommended by OTs during coronavirus pandemic
Video assessments from accessible bathing specialist Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions are helping support disabled bathers without the need for face-to-face contact. To offer peace of…
DLF launches new mobile-responsive version of AskSARA online self-assessment tool
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) has launched a new online version of its popular AskSARA self-assessment tool, which boasts a fresh, new look that is…