Those affected by upcoming PIP changes will receive 13 weeks of financial support under new bill
Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced new measures to Parliament on 18 June 2025, which will see…
Smart tech enables carers and health professionals to keep a remote eye on vulnerable people
Cutting-edge smart technology is helping to transform care options for older people in Wales, helping them to stay in their own homes for longer. Minister…
€23m funding for home adaptations will ensure people in Ireland continue to live independently
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the Republic of Ireland has announced €23 million funding for local authorities to carry out adaptations,…
Spending Review 2025: Key points for the assistive tech sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves Yesterday (11 June 2025), Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves presented her Spending Review to Parliament. The Spending Review…
LGA calls for urgent increase in number of council-employed OTs to achieve government health goals
Ahead of the Spending Review today, the Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for urgent action to boost the number of occupational therapists (OTs) employed…
Northern Ireland invests in 93 training places for occupational therapy for 2025/26
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a significant package of investment in Northern Ireland’s health and social care (HSC) workforce, with…
More housing association tenants in Scotland will benefit from independent living technologies
The Scottish Government has announced that the budget for a programme that uses technology in housing to help older people remain independent for longer will…
House of Lords debate highlights need for reform in NHS prosthetics provision
A House of Lords debate on 1 May 2025 laid bare the serious challenges facing amputees in England, particularly with regard to access to prosthetic…
Pension Age Disability Payment opens for people with long-term health conditions across Scotland
Pension Age Disability Payment for disabled people and those with a long-term health condition to help them look after themselves, or supervision to stay safe,…
New permanent secretary at the DHSC to rebuild the NHS as part of the Plan for Change
Samantha Jones has been appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health…