Practical blueprint launches for councils to help them plan, implement, and scale preventative care services
Local authorities are missing out on opportunities to prevent ill-health and boost independence and wellbeing because they are struggling to make the investment case for proactive…
Heavy-duty wheelchair for increased user comfort and support launches
Specialist wheelchair supplier RHealthcare has launched its latest wheelchair, the Dash 200 HD Plus, which is now available to purchase. The new wheelchair boasts a…
“World’s first” continuous movement system aims to revolutionise pressure care in the UK
A “transformative” pressure care solution, called Tidewave, which gently and continuously moves the user in harmony with their support surface, is now available in the…
Awards launch to recognise outstanding contributions to social care
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has launched its first Social Care Impact Awards, which will identify, recognise, and reward small organisations doing exceptional…
Report examines the safety and accessibility of medical devices for those with sensory impairments
The Patient Safety Commissioner has published a new report that examines the safety and accessibility of medicines and medical devices for those with a sensory impairment.…
Man with cerebral palsy says government funding for home adaptations is essential for keeping people in work
A man with cerebral palsy, based in Farnborough, Hampshire, says government funding for home adaptations is essential in enabling people to stay active in work and their…
17 percent of families waited over a year for their child to receive a social care assessment
New research by disability charity Sense has revealed the huge delays parents face to be seen by children’s social services, with families at “breaking point”.…
Webinar for hearing care professionals on transforming the narrative around hearing loss and dementia
Audiologists and hearing care professionals are invited to a webinar hosted by the British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) and Professor Kevin Munro,…
Free CPD event for healthcare professionals on navigating pressure ulcer litigation
Medstrom, a UK manufacturer of specialist hospital beds, is hosting a free CPD-accredited event for healthcare professionals that will explore the complex and often challenging…
Study finds that compression suits can help stroke survivors regain mobility and independence
A study at the University of Winchester has found that stroke survivors who wore a compression suit as part of a home exercise regime had…