Demand for adult social care services in rural areas set to rise while chronically understaffed
A new report by the UK Parliament states that the UK Government is falling short on its promise to “fix the crisis in social care”…
Additional £64bn funding for councils welcomed by local government organisations
The Levelling Up Secretary has announced more than £64 billion in funding to bolster council budgets in England and ensure they can deliver frontline services.…
Updated government guidelines outline what a “not in a class” mobility scooter or powerchair is
The UK Government has updated its guidance about the different classes of mobility scooters and powerchairs, with a new section describing what a “not in…
Spring Budget 2024: Key points at a glance for the assistive tech sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt Yesterday (6 March 2024), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled the Spring Budget 2024, which sets out the…
Students applying for assistive tech via the DSA will now have a single point of contact
A new Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) service model has been launched to break down barriers of the previous service being too long and complex for…
Council’s new Disabled Facilities Grant service speeds up the application process for equipment
Lichfield District Council’s new Disabled Facilities Grant service is improving the lives of disabled residents by speeding up the application for, and installation of, specialist…
Care technology project boosts staff confidence and skill in utilising tech-based care solutions
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley The London Borough of Wandsworth Council and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council, in…
Scotland delivers over one million payments to unpaid carers
Since Carer’s Allowance Supplement was introduced in Scotland in September 2018, almost £280 million has been paid to over 150,000 carers. The benefit is one…
New AI Act for AI providers and developers of systems affect individuals residing in the EU
InnoScot Health has responded to the EU agreeing to a landmark deal on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) as a welcome development but says…
Up to £1m available to councils and ICBs to accelerate adoption of remote monitoring tech
Lilli, a SaaS company using a proactive lifestyle monitoring technology to “revolutionise” care, has launched a new funding opportunity to support local authorities and integrated…