Multi-million-dollar grant to help university develop innovative device for children with cerebral palsy
The University of Delaware (UD) in the USA has received almost $200,000 in start-up funding to develop a motorised ankle foot device for children with…
New powerchair allows young boy to live his life to the full
8-year-old George Lockley, from Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, enjoys living life to the full and this is partly thanks to his Piccolino Paravan powered…
Government launches recruitment campaign for thousands more adult social care staff
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that the Government has launched a new campaign – ‘Every Day Is Different’ – aiming…
Popular doll range becomes more inclusive with wheelchair accessory and prosthetic limb
Credit: Mashable Available from June 2019, the Barbie Fashionistas range will see a doll with a wheelchair accessory and a doll with a prosthetic limb…
Government announces £60,000 grant to support disabled people in the workplace
Announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Sarah Newton MP on the 11th of February, disabled employees will be able to claim…
‘Hand it Back’ campaign encourages residents to return unwanted medical devices to stop unnecessary waste
Herefordshire Council and Wye Valley NHS Trust are urging residents in the Herefordshire area to return unwanted equipment so that it can be reused by…
Assistive tech roll-out in Worcestershire to improve the lives of people with care needs
Worcestershire Telecare is working alongside Worcestershire County Council to help local residents to live a better quality of life and maintain independence through the use…
Assisted bathing seminar receives high attendance and positive feedback from OTs at OTAC Chester
Adam Ferry’s latest assisted bathing seminar at OTAC Chester generated maximum attendance from fellow OTs A bathing seminar presented by Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist (OT),…
NHS rolls out healthcare tech to help prevent dementia and falls in older people
As part of the NHS Long Term Plan, digital checks that can prevent dementia and falls in older people, as well as save lives through…
Large care home provider taken to court over compulsory upfront fees
Announced on the 7th of February 2019, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued court action against Care UK after it refused to refund…