Case study: Mouldable vacuum cushion helps child with complex needs get a good night’s sleep
The Barton family had become regularly sleep deprived for over five years with having to care for a young child with special needs. Logan has…
Healthcare professionals to learn more about implementing bariatric equipment at CPD seminar
A seminar series that will cover the importance of understanding and implementing specialised equipment for bariatric patients will take place in Ireland at the beginning…
The OT Show returns with CPD opportunities for healthcare professionals
This November, The Occupational Therapy Show (The OT Show) will return with a CPD conference programme and exhibition planned by occupational therapists (OTs) for occupational…
Assistive apartment mock-up to use technology to help residents live independently
Nick Laing from Function Control shows a resident how to use commands A new £28 million complex needs facility being developed in Perth, Scotland is…
Report calls for airlines to improve WCAG compliance and the digital user journey
A new report has reviewed the websites of the 11 largest airlines operating in the UK, rating them in terms of their technical accessibility as…
National campaign calls on UK Government to scrap defibrillator tax to save lives
A new national campaign to scrap the ‘Heart Restart Tax’ is calling on the UK Government to remove the VAT levied on defibrillators to widen…
Case study: Powered wheelchair add-on helps girl get around school with ease and without fatigue
11-year-old Faith from Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, has been the proud owner of a Rehasense Power Assisted Wheelchair System (PAWS) City with a 14”…
Hospitality and leisure venues to be awarded for exceptional accessibility
All rights reserved Members of the public with accessibility requirements are being called on to nominate the best inclusive venues in the hospitality and leisure…
Randomised controlled trial suggests hearing aids can slow cognitive decline in people with dementia
A recent study has looked at whether using hearing aids could reduce cognitive decline in cognitively healthy older adults with hearing loss as well as…
NHS analysis suggests ICS leaders should be given greater flexibility in allocating resources
Extra investment in primary and community NHS services could mean tens of billions of pounds in additional investment ploughed back into the wider economy, according…