NHS guidance sets out practical steps at each stage of the procurement or commissioning lifecycle for social value
NHS England has recently published the ‘NHS Social Value Playbook’, which provides guidance on applying social value in the procurement of NHS goods and services,…
UK Government announces NHS collaboration and growth opportunities for UK medtech
The UK Government has launched a new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship Industrial Strategy, setting out a 10-year mission to…
36 percent of disabled motorists have reported non-badge holders occupying accessible bays
Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) has published the return of its Baywatch campaign. The campaign highlights the ongoing abuse of disabled parking bays and Blue Badge…
Expert task group unveils raft of recommendations to make flying more accessible for disabled people
An industry and consumer expert group, tasked by the UK Government to advise on how to make flying more accessible for disabled people, has unveiled…
Social care organisations awarded for collaborative partnerships with people and professionals
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has announced the winners of its inaugural Social Care Impact Awards, unveiled as part of SCIE’s annual Co-production…
Councils overspent on social care budgets by £774m last year
The latest survey from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) reveals that councils are being forced to cut back on early care…
Veterans requiring assistive tech stated that suppliers focus on sales over understanding their specific needs
A report has gathered evidence from 26 veterans who provided their first-hand experiences of their individual journeys to accessing assistive technologies to help influence future…
Over one billion people globally still lack access to crucial assistive products, report shows
A new report by ATscale and the Clinton Health Access Initiative, projects the global assistive technology (AT) market will reach an estimated US$26 to US$31 billion,…
Inquiry to explore how physical activity can minimise and delay ill health as people begin to age
The Health and Social Care Select Committee has launched a new inquiry into the role of physical activity in improving the health and wellbeing of…
Healthcare professionals can see heavy-duty wheelchairs and accessories at upcoming exhibition
Visitors to Posture & Mobility Group Training, Conference and Exhibition (PMG2025), will have the opportunity to see and experience heavy-duty wheelchairs and accessories from RHealthcare.…