Healthcare professionals to learn about dignified care for plus-size patients in free webinar
Continuing with its webinar series for healthcare professionals, hospital beds specialist Medstrom is hosting a free webinar for healthcare professionals about delivering dignified care for…
Stylish mobility scooter with ‘cutting-edge’ design launches
Mobility equipment supplier Electric Mobility has announced the latest addition to its Rascal range – the Vortex Performance Scooter. Designed for individuals with reduced mobility,…
Proposed assistive technology care charges leads to dispute among Cheshire councillors
Plans to charge residents aged 85 and above £5 per week for assistive technology care have led to clashes between councillors at Cheshire East Council.…
Annual medical conference raises awareness of orthotics amongst healthcare professionals
Paul Charlton, Senior Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group Peacocks Medical Group, which specialises in the delivery of both clinical services and medical equipment to the…
Northern Ireland Health Minister commits to fixing nation’s “dire” waiting lists
Health Minister Robin Swann Health Minister Robin Swann has outlined ambitions for the rebuilding of Northern Ireland’s health and social care services, while stressing the…
WHO launches progress indicators to measure access to assistive technology
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed progress indicators to measure access to assistive technology. In May 2018, the 71st World Health Assembly adopted a…
Free webinar to give training to OTs and PTs with clients who are vulnerable to falls
Healthcare aids specialist Yorkshire Care Equipment is running a free 50-minute webinar for occupational therapists (OTs), physiotherapists (PTs) and other healthcare professionals focusing on the…
OT-designed specialist seat that prevents posture-related issues celebrates 25 years
Bambach – which is proven to help the user sit comfortably, while relieving back pain and preventing posture-related problems – is 25 years old and…
NHS Trusts and council pilot home-based sensors to reduce hospital admissions
Patients in Stoke-on-Trent are benefiting from a new pilot project, launched collaboratively across health and social care, aimed to support people in their own homes…
Innovative hearing aids receive prestigious Red Dot Product Design Award
Hearing aid manufacturer Oticon has unveiled that its Oticon More hearing aids have received the internationally recognised Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021. This latest…