New coalition launches urging Government to tackle “dire” lack of suitable housing for older and disabled people
Ten organisations from across the housing and charity sectors are warning of a crisis in the provision of suitable housing for older and disabled people…
DLF launches two new telecare assessment courses due to increasing interest
Building on the success of its Trusted Assessor courses, the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) has announced two new options to enable assessors of telecare equipment…
RCOT highlights fantastic work of OTs with new campaign for Occupational Therapy Week
During this year’s Occupational Therapy Week, which runs from the 4th-10th November, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a new campaign to…
Access, granted! The lightweight portable ramp opening doors for Chris
Chris Eliot from Richmond, London, is one of a growing number of people across the UK benefitting from using the portable Featherweight access ramps from…
Innovative arm support that augments existing movement to grab healthcare professionals’ attention at 2019 OT Show
Bambach UK and Fortuna Mobility, which are both part of the Fortuna Group, sell the Armon Zero Gravity Dynamic Arm Support to clients in the…
OT Shaun Masters to present ‘Getting legs into bed’ CPD seminars at upcoming OT Show
At the OT Show, Shaun Masters, Occupational Therapist and Trusted Assessor, will be presenting unmissable 15-minute CPD-accredited seminars on the Theraposture stand focused on proven…
Guest Article: Updates to the International Best Practice Guidelines BPG1 Transportation of People Seated in Wheelchairs
In this piece, Dr Barend ter Haar, Director of BES Healthcare, discusses some of the key, need-to-know points relating to the updated BPG1 guidelines for…
Government announces 100,000 more people to be given PHBs to make personalised care “the norm”
With a change in law coming into effect on the 2nd of December, people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater…
New app in development with advice on falls prevention and combatting loneliness to help people live independently for longer
Online health educator The Sound Doctor has announced the development of its new app to help people live longer and more independently at home. The…
WAV with increased headroom space and six wheelchair positions looks to turn heads at 2019 OT Show
Wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) specialist Lewis Reed will be showcasing the “luxury” Mercedes V-Class Grande on stand G42 at this year’s OT Show and is…