Free powerchair loan scheme to help disabled children under 5 in Northern Ireland
A new charity collaboration is giving disabled children in Northern Ireland under five years old access to fun powerchairs for free, allowing them to achieve…
Patients spend millions of unnecessary days in hospital, charity says
A new analysis of NHS figures by charity Marie Curie shows that patients in England spent million unnecessary days in hospital in 2018. NHS England’s…
Pioneering mobile game can detect Alzheimer’s risk and help dementia researchers worldwide
A specially designed mobile phone game can detect people at risk of Alzheimer’s – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers…
New £25 million veterans’ Buckinghamshire care home welcomes first resident
The Royal Star & Garter Home in High Wycombe has welcomed its first resident. David French was greeted by Home Manager Chelle Daly as he…
Exclusive clinical seating events aim to boost healthcare professionals’ knowledge
Invacare has announced a dedicated Think Clinical Seating educational programme, aimed at intermediate level healthcare professionals, which will be hosted in June 2019 at venues…
Assistive Technology Specialist – BES Healthcare – North West England
Would you like your work to contribute to the improvement of the lives of those with disabilities? Are you someone who is very approachable, patient,…
Respected OT Kate Sheehan to educate with pioneering portable SitnStand solution at OTAC Leeds
Kate Sheehan, Occupational Therapist from The OT Service, will deliver a series of educational seminars at OTAC Leeds for healthcare professionals focusing on safe standing…
New therapy centre to aid people with neurological conditions opens in East England
A new centre has opened in Saltney, Chester, which sits on the England-Wales border, to support people with neurological conditions called the Neuro Therapy Centre.…
Innovative access and care solutions to be displayed at upcoming occupational therapy event
Supra UK WIWE product Supra UK will be showcasing its range of access and care solutions to occupational therapists (OTs) at the Occupational Therapy Adaptation…
New paper published for HIAs to consider the barriers that elderly people face when it comes to moving house
Foundations has launched a new paper aimed at Home Improvement Agencies (HIAs) to outline some of the facts surrounding suitable housing for elderly people and…