Government needs to invest in prevention and early intervention for a sustainable health and care system
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), NHS Confederation, and the Local Government Association (LGA) have shared their joint vision on the long-term…
New BHTA President to support members in achieving goals and building strength
Leyton Stevens, Chairman of the BHTA, David Stockdale CEO at the BHTA, Andrew Stevenson, President of the BHTA and Alastair Maxwell, former BHTA President. The…
NHS physiotherapy staff in Wales will strike in February, CSP confirms
Credit: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has announced that NHS physiotherapy staff in all Welsh health boards will strike on…
Further plans announced to cut delayed hospital discharges in Scotland
The Scottish Government has unveiled further action to reassess hospital patients who are clinically safe to be discharged, so that they can get the right…
Therapy team at NHS foundation trust continues appeal for unused walking aids to be returned
Stockport NHS Foundation and its therapy team are continuing their appeal for unused walking aids to be returned, so they can be reused and cut…
New framework will help AHPs create telehealth patient consultation guidelines and training
Researchers from Staffordshire University have launched a new policy brief to assist allied health professions (AHPs) with the creation of telehealth patient consultation guidelines and…
Scottish charity raises £55,000 to improve disability access at local football stadium
The Dunfermline Athletic Disabled Supporters Club (DADSC) has raised £55,000 to allow wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility to enjoy facilities within the first…
Case study: Vacuum posture cushion helps 28-year-old participate in family activities
An innovative vacuum posture cushion is helping a 28-year-old with complex physical needs to participate in wider family activities. Colin McDonnell, 28, has glutaric aciduria…
Council consultation launches that proposes using assistive tech for night support service
Scottish Borders Council has launched a consultation on proposals to reprovision the Night Support overnight care service in a person-centred approach through the use of…
£100k Changing Places funding to make Worthing more accessible for people with mobility issues
Cllr Vicki Wells outside the High Street multi-storey car park toiletsGuildbourne Centre in Worthing, West Sussex. Worthing Council is set to install a Changing Places…