Government consults on changing the way DFG funding is allocated to local authorities in England
Councils and other stakeholders are being invited to respond to a UK Government consultation on its proposals to change the way it allocates funding for…
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…
NICE proposals could see more innovative and effective healthtech adopted by the NHS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a new consultation which could soon see more innovative healthcare technologies adopted by the…
Powerchair users urged to complete important survey about the recent ‘not in a class’ change from government
The Wheelchair Alliance, a community interest company which champions the needs of wheelchair users across England, is urgently calling on all powerchair users to complete…
NHS staff and healthcare professionals can access new platform to shape NHS’ 10-year health plan
Members of the public, as well as NHS staff and experts, have been invited to share their experiences, views, and ideas to help shape the…
Consultation calls on patients and clinicians to share their views on new medtech devices
NHS patients in England will benefit from faster access to the most innovative and cutting-edge medical technologies under new plans. Proposals set out in…
DWP launches consultation on reforming the disability benefits system
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation on the approaches the UK Government should consider around modernising the welfare system for…
Parliamentary survey seeks disabled people’s views and experiences of accessible housing
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee has launched an online survey for its inquiry looking at what the UK Government can do to…
Commissioners and suppliers invited to complete survey to improve digital clinical safety for patients
A survey is seeking the views of commissioners and commercial suppliers that develop, deploy, procure, or evaluate AI/Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to be used…
Government seeks views on potential barriers to pooling health and social care budgets
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a call for evidence to seek opinions on changes to section 75 of the NHS…