CASE STUDY: Three-in-one standing frame helps youngster with cerebral palsy in lockdowns
Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee Ashton ‘AJ’ McPhee, who was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and his mum Kerry have shared their story of keeping spirits high…
Experienced prosthetics and orthotics leaders appointed Chair and Vice Chair of BHTA Sections
John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability Matters Group The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has confirmed that John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability…
Policy paper outlines reforms to the public health system with focus on prevention
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a new policy paper detailing how the UK’s public health system will be transformed, taking…
Study shows semi-autonomous eye-controlled powerchair is safe for domestic use
Italian researchers have created a safe and efficient semi-autonomous wheelchair that moves according to users’ eye movements called RoboEYE, which could enable people with severe…
Face-to-face PIP assessments set to restart in May
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits, including for Personal Independence Payment…
Advice for procurement teams on how to specify the right assistive tech products
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest global assistive technology guide contains information for procurement teams on how to choose the right products to meet users’…
RCOT urges Welsh Government to prioritise occupational therapy as part of COVID recovery
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published its manifesto for the Senedd Election in 2021, calling for occupational therapy to be at the…
Practitioners help create new professional hub to support independent living
A “ground-breaking” new hub has been launched to make it easier for health, care and housing professionals to prescribe equipment that enables vulnerable people to…
Comprehensive website delivers guidance on assisted driving, accessible travel and independence
Driving Mobility, a charity that accredits a network of driving assessment centres, has relaunched its website to provide comprehensive guidance on all aspects of adapted…
NHS Scotland Agenda for Change staff offered pay rises between 4-5 percent
After positive discussions over recent weeks with NHS Trade Unions and NHS Employers, the Scottish Government has offered a substantial pay rise for NHS Scotland…