LOCKDOWN EXIT PLAN: How restrictions in England will be lifted in four stages
Yesterday (22 February 2020), Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled the UK Government’s cautious four-step plan to ease lockdown restrictions in England. The prime minister said…
TEC specialist wins award for delivering service excellence during pandemic
Doro Care UK, a technology-enabled care (TEC) company focused on older and vulnerable people, has been announced as winner of the Accelerator PCA Showcase Award…
Cumbria County Council appoints new contractor for service and repair of specialised equipment
Sumed International (UK), a supplier of medical equipment, has been appointed as contractor for Cumbria County Council for the service and repair of specialised equipment.…
Report sets out 12 recommendations for NHS and local authorities to work together effectively
Digital innovation can help facilitate the reforms outlined in the recently published whitepaper by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), according to a…
Physiotherapists and OTs create online guide for people recovering from COVID
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Clinical Commissioning Group (NHSGGC) has published a new guide for residents on managing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Created by the…
Guest article: Why isolation and loneliness are ignored epidemics among older adults
Isolation and loneliness are the ignored epidemics ravaging the lives of older adults, particularly among those with diminishing health and mobility issues, but technology can help…
EXCLUSIVE: NHS will not abolish competition and tendering of services, BHTA highlights
Sarah Lepak, Head of Policy and Compliance at the BHTA Following the recent publication of a government whitepaper, which set out how NHS and local…
ADASS and Healthwatch welcome push towards integration in government whitepaper
The Department of Health and Social Care's legislative proposals for a Health and Care Bill Following the publication of the UK Government’s whitepaper about NHS…
Fife Council awards stairlift contract to specialist offering a personal local service
Flow X Stairlift Advanced Stairlifts, an independent stairlift dealer based in Scotland, has recently won another stairlift supply and maintenance contract with its local authority.…
Over £42m to extend projects for children with SEND announced by DfE
Projects worth over £42 million to help raise educational standards, improve services and provide practical support to disadvantaged families and children with special educational needs…