Over £6.9bn increase to Better Care Fund to drive integration between health and social care
More than £ billion has been committed to the Better Care Fund this year to continue driving integration between health and social care and support…
Consultation to gain feedback on NICE’s guidance on service delivery for disabled young people
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a new consultation, which seeks the views of people and organisations that are involved…
New rigid back integration service for all wheelchairs to keep users cool and comfortable
The first temperature control system for wheelchairs is now available for all wheelchair seating types following the launch of a new rigid back integration service.…
Competition launched to increase awareness of life-changing assistive tech among children
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare Telemonitoring and response service Carecall has launched a competition to raise awareness amongst children about the importance…
Guest article: How assistive lifting tech and virtual clinical support can improve falls care
In this article, Mangar Health CEO Simon Claridge discusses why the 4,438 daily falls in UK care homes deserve our attention and how assistive lifting…
Online independent living aid retailer launches virtual occupational therapy service
Following a shift to more digital access of services as a result of the pandemic, online independent living aids store Complete Care Shop has announced…
Popular outdoor bath demonstrations minimise COVID risks among vulnerable clients and OTs
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, a manufacturer of accessible baths for disabled adults and children, will be continuing with its COVID ‘Protection Promise’ and outdoor demonstrations…
Council and CCG declare “equipment amnesty” to mitigate risk of running out of stock
Supply chain pressures are leading to a shortage of vital equipment, such as mobility and toileting aids, hoists and hospital beds, that help vulnerable people…
Upcoming webinars to explore top issues facing leaders in ICSs and how to make them successful
A joint venture between the Local Government Association (LGA), NHS Providers, NHS Clinical Commissioners and NHS Confederation sees a new webinar series launch about making…
Outsourced ICES provider celebrates first anniversary enabling people to live independently
An outsourced provider of a range of assistive technology services to the NHS and local authorities, NRS Healthcare’s Southampton depot celebrated its first anniversary of…