Healthcare professionals invited to OT-led CPD assisted bathing education at The OT Show
Working in conjunction with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, respected OTs Kate Sheehan and Adam Ferry will be delivering brand new CPD-accredited education regarding assisted bathing…
Invacare issues field safety notice to ensure correct attachment of sling loops on its Birdie EVO mobile hoist
To ensure the correct attachment of the sling loops on the spreader bar hooks on its Birdie EVO Lifter, Invacare has updated the instructions in…
Government updates helpful assistive tech guide for healthcare professionals
The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has released an updated version of its assistive technology guide for healthcare professionals and manufacturers, providing definitions,…
Sign language therapist wins coveted prize at Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs
The founder of the UK’s first sign language counselling service, Deaf4Deaf, has won the top prize at the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in London.…
Eight CCGs to merge into one to provide more joined-up care for patients and better utilise staff time
The eight clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Kent and Medway have been given conditional approval by NHS England and NHS Improvement to merge and form…
Healthcare professionals at the OT Show invited to see Theraposture’s latest turning bed and adjustable bed innovations
At the 2019 Occupational Therapy Show, Theraposture, supported by Occupational Therapist Shaun Masters, will be presenting the new Rotoflex 235 Plus Mk2 turning bed alongside…
Free lecture announced on developing assistive products for disabled people and how to make assistive tech work better for users
Credit: Designability Bath-based charity Designability is holding its 51st free annual lecture, which will look at developing assistive products for one person versus mass production…
Leckey issues safety notice to carers and healthcare professionals following reports of broken latches on Floorsitters
Leckey, a supplier of specialist paediatric products, has issued an urgent field safety notice for its height-adjustable Firefly Floorsitters supplied before 31st January 2018. Issued…
Top 5 finalists for prestigious disabled entrepreneurs award revealed
Mike Wood MBE A business offering coaching for disabled people, a beautician and an audio-description device are among the top five finalists for this year’s…
Technology supplier wins prestigious award for innovative use of telecare and telemonitoring systems in care homes
Tunstall Healthcare took home the ‘Technology in Care Homes’ award at last week’s Leaders in Care Awards for its use of telecare and telemonitoring systems…