Free webinar to demonstrate how DFGs can support people to remain independent at home
Hosted by the Better Care Fund team, Foundations and Care and Repair England, a new free webinar is set to highlight the importance of joint…
Major ICES provider works with TEC specialist to reduce first-time telecare call failure rates by 27%
One of the major Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) providers, NRS Healthcare has been working with technology-enabled care (TEC) specialist Appello to reduce first-time telecare…
Clinical trial shows “significant” improvement for stroke survivors using digital therapy
Constant Therapy Health, a US-based provider of digital therapy for stroke, dementia and traumatic brain injury survivors, has announced positive results of a 10-week clinical…
Over half of social care providers cite barriers to cost of purchasing digital solutions
Independent research commissioned by learning disabilities charity Hft found that COVID-19 has taken its toll on the social care workforce, with 62 percent of providers…
Interactive seminar about balance and coordination to take place for OTs and PTs this week
Quest88 and TREAX Pads (UK), in conjunction with INNOVAID, will be holding their first interactive balance and coordination seminar on Thursday, March 11th at 11:00.…
£30m funding for more Changing Places toilets to support disabled people in England
More than 250,000 disabled people in the country will benefit from greater access to life-enhancing Changing Places toilets, as the UK Government announces a new…
New £700k fund to help patients across Wales receive vital prosthetic knees
Ottobock C-Leg 4 MPK Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced a new £700k fund to provide specialist Microprocessor Controlled Prosthetic Knees (MPK) to eligible patients…
CASE STUDY: Seven-year-old girl overcomes disability to finish virtual charity run
A seven-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has raised £600 for charity by completing a virtual run using equipment provided by postural support specialist Jiraffe. Wren…
Latest free Abacus Academy CPD webinar to focus on bathing and sleep
To coincide with World Sleep Day, Abacus and The OT Service will be hosting a free Abacus Academy CPD webinar for occupational therapists entitled: ‘Bathing…
VIDEO: Hands-free accessible Nike trainers launch for disabled people
Footwear giant Nike has launched the GO FlyEase trainers – a pair of accessible, hands-free shoes for disabled people. Boasting a contemporary design and clever…