New telecare trial aims to improve the support of vulnerable people in Cardiff
Virgin Media O2 and Telecare Cardiff, which provides services on behalf of Cardiff Council, have launched a new trial that will support people who use…
Social care leader awarded OBE for contribution to social care in the voluntary and statutory sectors
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has announced that its Chief Executive, Kathryn Smith, received her Officer of the Order of the British Empire…
Call to ensure wheelchair users are not left behind by the transition to electric vehicles
Motability Operations has unveiled a pioneering passenger wheelchair-accessible electric demonstrator car to encourage car manufacturers to seize an opportunity to ensure that the transition to…
Report estimates £6.4bn is needed to meet demand and improve access to care in 2028/29
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has responded to new analysis from the Health Foundation that estimates that an additional £ billion a…
Upcoming webinars will focus on the latest developments and standards in assistive products
ISO Capacity Building is holding a series of upcoming webinars focused on the latest developments and standards in assistive products, as outlined by the standard…
Clinicians, academics, and medtech staff to take part in an interactive day of knowledge exchange
A newly announced event is set to offer a “vibrant innovation showcase dedicated to advancing the future of healthcare technology” during this year’s Glasgow Tech…
Pressure care solutions manufacturer wins King’s Award for Enterprise for supporting clinical practice across the world
Frontier Medical Group, a manufacturer of pressure area care solutions, has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Frontier Medical Group…
Adaptations specialist awarded for working with local authorities to tackle the lack of accessible homes
PROCare, an accessible bathroom and adaptations specialist, has been awarded for Best Resident Safety Initiative at the 2025 Northern Housing Awards. The company was also…
Awards celebrate innovations and projects that help to remove barriers for disabled people
Organisations and individuals that are working to remove barriers and make the world more inclusive for disabled people were celebrated at Business Disability Forum’s Disability…
Pension Age Disability Payment opens for people with long-term health conditions across Scotland
Pension Age Disability Payment for disabled people and those with a long-term health condition to help them look after themselves, or supervision to stay safe,…