Guest article: DHSC whitepaper on health and social care integration – Several ideas in search of money and staff
In this article, William Lee, Policy and Parliamentary Executive of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), has welcomed the UK Government's plans for data sharing and…
£96m boost to give tens of thousands of social care staff in Wales a £1,000 extra payment
Deputy Minister Julie Morgan Tens of thousands of social care staff who will be eligible for the real living wage from April 2022 will receive…
New assistive tech lab to design evidence-based public policy so tech works for everyone
A joint venture from cross-party thinktank Policy Connect, Bournemouth University and the Ace Centre has been launched to design public policy to ensure that technology…
“Ground-breaking” hearing aids give children access to the full sound environment
Hearing aids specialist Oticon is introducing the award-winning hearing technologies of Oticon More into its new hearing aids that give children a closer-to-natural listening experience.…
Response: Thought leaders agree that DHSC’s push to integration is welcome but stress importance of minimising disruption
Following the publication of the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC’s) integration whitepaper, which details its proposals for a more joined-up and efficient health…
Legislation for Scotland’s new disability benefit system unanimously approved
The new Adult Disability Payment, which is replacing the current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit system, will open for applications in three pilot areas from…
Consultation now live seeking views on controversial U-turn for mandatory COVID jabs
The UK Government has launched a public consultation about its controversial decision to revoke provisions that require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of deployment in…
Smart pressure-reducing wheelchair cushion helps users sit in their chair for twice as long
US-based mobility start-up Kalogon has launched what it says is the world’s first and only smart wheelchair cushion that alleviates pain, delivers long-lasting comfort, and…
Government whitepaper sets out important plans for integrating health and social care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Patients are set to receive better, more joined-up care according to new plans published by the Department of Health and Social…
The role tech will play in NHS’ COVID-19 elective care backlog recovery plan
A new plan to address backlogs built up during the COVID pandemic and tackle long waits for care has been published by the UK Government…