CPD learning opportunity on assisted driving for healthcare professionals at Kidz Middle
Mary Yates, Occupational Therapist, will be hosting a CPD seminar at Kidz to Adultz Middle highlighting how Driving Mobility Assessment Centres help disabled drivers get…
Open consultation seeks views on how capping care costs would operate in practice
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a public consultation that seeks views on the statutory guidance detailing how an £86,000 cap…
Kate Sheehan OT to present new CPD posture and bathing seminar at Kidz Middle
In association with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, Kate Sheehan, Occupational Therapist, will present ‘Managing bathing posture to support engagement and safety’ at Kidz to Adultz…
Guest article: Design expert shares her top picks for inclusive products in the home
Stannah’s inclusive design expert, Vaila Morrison RIBA In this article, Stairlift specialist Stannah’s inclusive design expert, Vaila Morrison RIBA, shares her top picks of technology…
£45k donation helps young wheelchair users gain independence with valuable equipment
An important donation from Simplyhealth, a UK health solutions company, is helping more young wheelchair users in the UK gain independence, sponsoring their mobility equipment…
“Inspiring” assistive tech innovations in Ireland recognised in 2022 showcase
Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI) has launched ‘20 Healthtech Innovations to Watch in 2022’, which provides a snapshot of 20 of Ireland’s "inspiring" healthcare technology…
Competition announced to find partners to run £20m centre dedicated to accessible transport
The charity Motability has launched a competition to find partners to run a £20 million Motability-funded evidence centre dedicated to making transport accessible for disabled…
Local authority outlines new adult social care strategy for next five years
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has discussed a new strategy about how it can best support adults with social care needs and all carers. A large focus…
Study suggests PTs use a blend of face-to-face and remote physiotherapy to enhance treatment
A University of Manchester evaluation of remote physiotherapy services used across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic has shown the mix of in-person and remote…
Video: Industry and NHS collaborate to rapidly create outpatient clinic to tackle huge waiting lists
Thousands of hospital patients will be able to be seen at the new ‘health village’ in Poole's Dolphin Centre, after University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) become…