Charity opens independent living centre in London to support people with mental health needs and disabilities
Camden Disability Action has officially opened the Greenwood Centre, an independent living facility which aims to promote independence, inclusion, health and wellbeing for local residents.…
Respected OT Kate Sheehan to present CPD assisted bathing seminar for healthcare professionals at Kidz Middle
Kate Sheehan, a highly experienced occupational therapist from The OT Service, will be delivering a CPD-accredited assisted bathing seminar at Kidz to Adultz Middle on…
Transportable Molift Smart 150 hoist allows international travel for campaigning Phillip with Duchenne
Phillip Carroll, aged 25 from Cobham in Surrey, along with his mother Janet, continue to campaign for Duchenne charities across the world thanks to the…
Charity warns UK is on the verge of an “accessible housing crisis” and cries out for a radical housing policy overhaul
New research, carried out by the Centre for Ageing Better, has revealed that most Britons want homes to suit all ages and abilities and has…
OT to showcase future-proofed approach to care cot provision at upcoming Kidz exhibition
The fully modular, future-proofed Mascot cot will be demonstrated by Theraposture at Kidz Middle Theraposture, a specialist in adjustable cots for disabled children, will be…
Users recognise Handicare for excellent service leading to prestigious award
Stairlift specialist Handicare has been praised for its outstanding customer service and trustworthiness, leading to the company winning a prestigious Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award.…
Report highlights postcode lottery in strength and balance programmes which help people at risk of falls
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better Exercise programmes designed to boost the muscle strength and balance of people at risk of falls and injury, such as…
User-friendly accessible kitchen and bathroom solutions to be displayed at upcoming Naidex
On stand N11057 at Naidex, Ropox will be showcasing examples from its range of kitchen and bathroom solutions, all of which have been thoughtfully designed…
Hospice turns to toileting tech to deliver dignity and independence for its patients
Specialist palliative care at the Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham, Wales, is being given an “extra dimension” with the employment of assistive technology. The Hospice’s…
Pioneering trial looks at using Cannabis-based medicine to treat agitation and aggression in people with dementia
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced it will fund a pioneering clinical trial at King’s College London investigating a cannabis-based treatment for people living with dementia.…