Adult social care plan to help sector cope with upcoming winter pressures
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a new adult social care plan for 2020-2021, which outlines the UK Government’s ambitions for…
Care providers urged to prevent further spread of COVID-19 after spike in new cases
A letter has been issued to all care providers, Local Authority Chief Executives and Directors of Adult Social Care in England, which outlines the different…
Rehab therapists help produce ‘Step-by-step Cookbook’ for children with brain injury
UK-based charity for children with brain injury The Children's Trust has produced a special ‘easy to follow’ recipe book, developed by children and rehabilitation therapists,…
CSP welcomes new DHSC guidance on hospital discharges and says it drives a “home first” culture
Following the announcement of a new hospital discharge operating model across the NHS and social care, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has welcomed the…
NHS CHC restarts to support joint health and social care system recovery
The NHS has published new guidance on how CCGs will restart NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) assessment processes from 1 September 2020. NHS CHC is…
New NHS guidance to help hospitals safely discharge patients into appropriate setting
Focusing on providing ongoing care for patients beyond acute care settings, the NHS has published new guidance to help hospitals safely discharge patients into the…
Online assistive tech guide showcases examples of helpful independent living solutions
As more and more councils leverage the benefits of assistive technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hertfordshire County Council has launched an online assistive technology guide…
Guide published for wheelchair users on how to access support as services start back up
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has published a new guide, which advises wheelchair users on how to access the support available to them, as…
New free guide commends innovative and inclusive venues and attractions across the UK
As UK attractions begin to reopen and lockdown restrictions ease, travel content provider Rough Guides has published the latest edition of The Rough Guide to…
Elderly and disabled people able to see loved ones again as care home visits restart
Care home residents are set to be reunited with friends and family as visits begin again, following the publication of new guidance from the Department…