Invaluable conference discusses upcoming medtech strategy, DHSC’s innovation framework, and value-based procurement
September 2022 saw a range of senior NHS and government figures discuss two of the most pressing topics affecting healthcare today – integration and sustainability…
£60m distributed to thousands of disabled children in the first year of a new Scottish benefit
The Scottish Government has announced that almost £60 million has been distributed to thousands of families with disabled children in the first year of a…
New photography competition launches to challenge stereotypical depictions of older people
Images By Peter Kindersley The Centre for Ageing Better is joining forces with content licensing platform Alamy to run a competition for their photographers to…
“Budget-friendly” accessible bathing solutions prove popular with attending OTs
Accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions supplier Ropox has reported a successful OT Show, with examples from its portfolio of assistive technologies proving popular with occupational…
Video: 38 more stations now mobility scooter-friendly across train operator’s network
Mobility scooter users can now travel to and from more stations than ever before across the Northern Rail network. Another 38 stations are now “mobility…
New vehicle adaptation guidelines of motor sport vehicles for disabled competitors launches
New vehicle adaptation guidelines containing general advice on the adaptation of motor sport vehicles for competitors with disabilities have been launched. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile…
Government confirms new Disability Action Plan will be published in 2023
A new Disability Action Plan will be consulted on and published in 2023, the UK Government has unveiled. The new Disability Action Plan will set…
CPD webinar to reflect on DFG waiting times’ impact on occupational practice
Accessible toilet specialist Closomat is concluding its clinical webinar series this year with a session to reflect on Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) waiting times and…
25 percent more beds being blocked this winter compared to last year, NHS England warns
NHS England is cautioning that thousands of beds are being blocked by patients that are medically fit to be discharged due to a “perfect storm”…
Discus champion gifts life-changing assistive tech to school for pupils with learning challenges
Local hero, four-times World Masters Discus Champion, and multiple world record holder Kevin Brown has donated a life-changing assistive technology device to the pupils at…