OBE awarded to charity trustee for bringing people who depend on social care into policymaking
On 13 June 2025, Isaac Samuels, Trustee at the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the…
Medical device innovators can learn how to navigate new Post-Market Surveillance legislation
A free to join webinar taking place at the end of June will encourage medical device innovators to learn more about new post-market surveillance (PMS)…
Webinar to discuss actions on the reclassification of guidance for powered mobility equipment
The Wheelchair Alliance, an organisation which represents the voices of wheelchair users, will update people about the action underway regarding the reclassification of the guidance…
Design event to honour hearing aid jewellery brand to celebrate a new way of seeing hearing loss
Hearing device jewellery brand Deafmetal is being honoured at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for its new exhibition, Design and Disability, which celebrates…
WHO invites stakeholders to join consultation to help update its Assistive Products Priority List
The World Health Organization (WHO) is organising an open online consultation in Europe to inform the update of the WHO Assistive Products Priority List (APL).…
Upcoming webinar will discuss sensory-informed prescription on postural care with specialist OT
Postural support products manufacturer Jenx will hold an upcoming webinar regarding sensory-informed prescription on postural care, with a specialist occupational therapist (OT). The ‘Sensory Informed…
Free webinar will explore the potential of design-led thinking to meet NHS net zero goals
A free to join webinar taking place this month will spotlight vital sustainable innovation while inspiring NHS Scotland staff in the drive to meet net…
Free CPD event will highlight how innovative assistive tech can deliver more effective adaptations
Housing professionals, local authorities, and care providers have the chance to learn about how they can deliver smarter and more effective housing adaptations at a…
Councils can now offer in-house Trusted DFG Assessor Training to equip staff with skills to recommend effective adaptations
Foundations and The Occupational Therapy Service are now offering in-house Trusted DFG Assessor Training for local authorities, home improvement agencies, and housing associations. This builds…
Social care leader awarded OBE for contribution to social care in the voluntary and statutory sectors
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has announced that its Chief Executive, Kathryn Smith, received her Officer of the Order of the British Empire…