Stairlift donation transforms life of woman with mobility needs
Credit: Bdaily As part of its continued partnership with Marie Curie, Acorn Stairlifts has donated a stairlift to a woman with restricted mobility to allow…
New review calls for major DFG overhaul to improve home adaptations in England
VAT rules adjusted for major adaptations, a national accreditation scheme for tradespeople, the establishment of housing & health partnership boards and the removal of stairlifts…
Healthcare innovation celebrated at GIANT Health Event with Beanstalks competition
Five innovative start-ups have been celebrated in the international competition Beanstalks, which took place at the GIANT Health Event at the Chelsea Football Club in…
New report explores older people’s experiences of housing adaptations
Funded by the Centre for Ageing Better, Housing LIN has produced a report which looks at different people’s experiences of home adaptations. Considering the perspectives…
UK’s reliance on unpaid carers is unsustainable, new research warns
The Work Foundation, in its new report, is calling on the UK Government to urgently implement new carers’ employment rights and work with employers to…
New research reveals employees with early onset dementia are receiving a lack of support in the workplace and early dismissal
Employees with early onset dementia face a lack of support at work and early dismissal, with those working in low paid employment losing their jobs…
Government announces that companies can apply for up to £1.5 mil for testing of medical devices
Announced by Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation, businesses can now apply for a share of up to £ million to support real-world testing…
New range of innovative seating options well received at 2018 OT Show
Seating specialist Your Mobility has reported OT Show success, with healthcare professionals giving positive feedback about the company’s new seating range. Based in Monmouth, Wales,…
New research reveals that negative attitudes towards bladder weakness leave women feeling embarrassed
A new survey by continence care company Ontex Healthcare has highlighted how negative attitudes towards bladder weakness leaves women feeling embarrassed, with many people discreetly…
Powerchair display receives positive feedback from OTs at recent exhibition
At the 2018 OT Show, Precision Rehab showcased a variety of powerchairs, which the company says received extremely positive feedback from healthcare professionals visiting the…