Accessible Transport Policy Commission to support local transport authorities
According to a charter by cross-party think tank Policy Connect and the Accessible Transport Policy Commission, barriers to transport curtail the ambitions and potential of…
Clinical webinar series to focus on bathroom grading activities to maximise outcomes for users
Accessible toilet installer Closomat has launched its 2024 clinical webinar series called ‘Grading bathroom activities for age appropriate occupations’. The one-hour webinar session aims to…
Council’s new Disabled Facilities Grant service speeds up the application process for equipment
Lichfield District Council’s new Disabled Facilities Grant service is improving the lives of disabled residents by speeding up the application for, and installation of, specialist…
Care technology project boosts staff confidence and skill in utilising tech-based care solutions
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley The London Borough of Wandsworth Council and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council, in…
Scotland delivers over one million payments to unpaid carers
Since Carer’s Allowance Supplement was introduced in Scotland in September 2018, almost £280 million has been paid to over 150,000 carers. The benefit is one…
Report states that banning pavement parking will make England more accessible
A new report published by the Local Government Association (LGA) has stated that powers to ban pavement parking need to be extended to all areas…
Virtual training sessions to help retailers better understand wetroom product specifications
Wetroom manufacturer Impey has announced 2024 dates for its free online ‘We Are Wetrooms’ training programme, which helps installers, retailers, plumbers, tilers, and merchant counter…
New independent living service to assist older housing association residents
A Northamptonshire-based housing association has received a further £2 million for its new independent living scheme. The scheme will replace the former Hearnden Court building…
New AI Act for AI providers and developers of systems affect individuals residing in the EU
InnoScot Health has responded to the EU agreeing to a landmark deal on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) as a welcome development but says…
New video call service helps residents at care facilities stay in touch with family and professionals
CareCall, a new video call service, has launched for care facilities. It can be used by residents and patients to help them stay in touch…