The NHS and government could save over £2.5bn caring for older people this winter, report says
A new report has been released to set out how the health and social care system can work better this winter by avoiding unnecessary hospital…
Wheelchair provision has impacted the physical health of 17 percent of young wheelchair users
A new report was created to identify the value of providing the right wheelchair that meets the needs of the recipient and the NHS. The…
AAC device users now have 16 young Welsh voices to choose from
Children and young people in Wales who rely on assistive technology to communicate now have access to young Welsh-accented voices and Welsh language versions, the…
OT delivers ‘express’ CPD sessions alongside new bed launch at the OT Show
Adjustable bed, chair, and care cot specialist Theraposture has reported a successful OT Show, as its stand proved to be a popular destination for occupational…
Health tech companies announced as winners at Care Sector Supplier Awards 2023
The fourth year of the national Care Sector Supplier Awards took place last month, as the judges recognised the best providers of products and services…
Accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions prove popular with OTs
Ropox, a manufacturer of accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions, had the opportunity to engage with many interested occupational therapists (OTs) who specify its assistive technologies…
OTs praise mobility equipment supplier’s latest power add-on for its light weight and value for money
Rehasense UK recently exhibited at The OT Show in Birmingham to showcase its range of rollators, manual wheelchairs, and Power Assisted Wheelchair Systems (PAWS), with…
Newly qualified and student OTs learn about latest stairlift regulations from Access BDD at OT Show
Stairlift and homelift manufacturer Access BDD has reported a successful OT Show 2023 with “excellent” levels of interest from occupational therapists (OTs). The working models of…
OT-led express CPD sessions awarded for the second year running
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, in association with The OT Service, has been awarded ‘Best on-stand CPD education’ for the second year running at the OT…
£400k funding to support voluntary and community sector projects that prevent digital exclusion
A new round of Digital Inclusion Funding worth £400,000 has been launched to support voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations working to help combat digital…