London’s transport network to improve access to toilet facilities
Transport for London (TfL) has announced its programme to increase and improve toilet provision on London's transport network, delivering new accessible toilets across the…
NHS staff and healthcare professionals can access new platform to shape NHS’ 10-year health plan
Members of the public, as well as NHS staff and experts, have been invited to share their experiences, views, and ideas to help shape the…
Healthcare professionals to learn more about hoisting challenges and design solutions in CPD webinar
Accessible toilet installer Closomat is hosting an upcoming CPD-accredited webinar session covering hoisting challenges and design solutions. The ‘Hoisting: Practical Challenges and Design Solutions’ session…
Assistive tech competition to help improve the lives of people with a spinal cord injury
Law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp has announced the return of its Design the Change Competition, with entries now open. The firm is inviting students from UK universities to design…
Detailed accessibility guide to help passengers confidently navigate London Gatwick airport
London Gatwick airport has partnered with AccessAble to launch a series of bespoke Detailed Access Guides, helping passengers navigate more easily, safely, and confidently through the…
Charity awards 35 percent more disability equipment grants in 2023/24 compared to the year prior
Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children has changed its equipment service, as it aims to help more children receive the vital equipment families have told…
AT retailer partners with charity to enhance support for people with neurological conditions
Online assistive technology retailer AT Superstore has announced a new partnership with The Brain Charity to enhance support for individuals with neurological conditions. This collaboration…
Community-based improvements including adapting homes deliver the highest return on investment
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley Better targeting of existing money spent on prevention could deliver an extra £11 billion annual return…
Analysis finds adult social care spending in England is predicted to increase by £11.8bn
Councils warn that unless the government acts in the Budget and Spending Review, local authorities in England face a funding shortfall of £54 billion over…
Audio guide that describes fleet of trains provides confidence for blind passengers
Thameslink has released an audio guide that describes its vast fleet of 115 trains, written with the help of a blind passenger, Dave Smith, from…