Up to £1m grants available for organisations that improve access to wheelchairs and mobility aids
The Motability Foundation has announced new grants, ranging from £50,000 to £1 million, to support organisations addressing barriers to accessible transport, either by delivering services for…
Six wheelchair models and power add-on options added to NHS Supply Chain Framework
RHealthcare Dash 200 HD Mobility solutions specialist RHealthcare has announced that its wheelchair products and accessories are now available through the NHS Supply Chain: Rehabilitation…
Healthcare professionals invited to contribute evidence to inquiry on barriers to accessing crucial disability equipment
The recently launched All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Access to Disability Equipment has announced its first inquiry to explore the barriers preventing disabled people from…
MHRA will consult later this year on the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced important new steps to secure access for patients to the latest medical technologies available in…
Popular Trusted Assessor course for retailers of daily living equipment now available online
Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT) has announced that its accredited Trusted Assessor course for retailers will be available online from autumn 2025 through a series…
NHS guidance sets out practical steps at each stage of the procurement or commissioning lifecycle for social value
NHS England has recently published the ‘NHS Social Value Playbook’, which provides guidance on applying social value in the procurement of NHS goods and services,…
EXCLUSIVE: Take a seat – How adaptive seating options for paediatric disability are pushing the design boundaries and improving children’s lives
Kieran Murphy, Clinical Partnerships Manager for Jiraffe Kieran Murphy, Clinical Partnerships Manager for Jiraffe, sheds light on the pioneering world of adaptive seating, which is…
Expert task group unveils raft of recommendations to make flying more accessible for disabled people
An industry and consumer expert group, tasked by the UK Government to advise on how to make flying more accessible for disabled people, has unveiled…
Councils overspent on social care budgets by £774m last year
The latest survey from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) reveals that councils are being forced to cut back on early care…
NHS trust installs innovative smart sensors in people with dementia’s homes to reduce hospital admissions
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has launched a new NHS service for people with dementia, offering remote, at-home monitoring that provides specialist support. It is…