Physiotherapists in England and Wales overwhelmingly vote in favour of strike action
NHS physiotherapy staff in England and Wales have voted to take strike action in their first ever ballot on pay and retention issues. NHS-employed members…
DHSC responds to the telecare ‘digital shift’ with Telecare Stakeholder Action Plan
A new report from FarrPoint, commissioned by Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), has highlighted the impact that the analogue switch-off will have on…
£60m distributed to thousands of disabled children in the first year of a new Scottish benefit
The Scottish Government has announced that almost £60 million has been distributed to thousands of families with disabled children in the first year of a…
Government confirms new Disability Action Plan will be published in 2023
A new Disability Action Plan will be consulted on and published in 2023, the UK Government has unveiled. The new Disability Action Plan will set…
Council introduces digital cloud-based platform to manage its community telecare system
East Renfrewshire Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to introduce a fully digital, cloud-based platform for handling its community alarm system, having…
NHS Scotland staff offered another record pay increase following strike action
The Scottish Government has revealed its “best and final” offer to NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) workers following pay negotiations with trade unions and employers.…
Assistive technologies showcased to local authority’s residents at TEC roadshows
Sefton Council’s technology-enabled care (TEC) solutions team showcased a range of assistive technology that residents can use to remain independent at home after its first…
Independent review of ICSs launched by government
The UK Government is looking to improve health outcomes across England with the announcement of a new independent review of integrated care systems (ICSs). According…
Government shares details of how £500m discharge fund will be distributed
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay | Credit: Wikimedia Commons The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has shared details of how the…
AUTUMN STATEMENT 2022: Key points at a glance for assistive tech professionals
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt | Credit: Wikimedia Commons Yesterday (17 November 2022), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to…