Case study: Social media content creator fitted with advanced bionic hand
Born without most of his right hand, social media content creator Henrik Cox has followed prosthetic advancements from a young age. Now, he has been…
Webinar to discuss actions on the reclassification of guidance for powered mobility equipment
The Wheelchair Alliance, an organisation which represents the voices of wheelchair users, will update people about the action underway regarding the reclassification of the guidance…
Professional guidance on beds and mattress standards and pressure care devices flammability safety
The Society of Tissue Viability (SoTV) has published various articles on standards for beds and mattresses, as well as the flammability safety criteria for pressure…
Overall NHS CHC spending decreased by 42 percent in 2023/24 compared to previous year
New data gathered from Winston Solicitors via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to NHS England reveals the stark differences in NHS funding for continuing healthcare (CHC) across England’s…
Smart tech enables carers and health professionals to keep a remote eye on vulnerable people
Cutting-edge smart technology is helping to transform care options for older people in Wales, helping them to stay in their own homes for longer. Minister…
€23m funding for home adaptations will ensure people in Ireland continue to live independently
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the Republic of Ireland has announced €23 million funding for local authorities to carry out adaptations,…
Spending Review 2025: Key points for the assistive tech sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves Yesterday (11 June 2025), Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves presented her Spending Review to Parliament. The Spending Review…
LGA calls for urgent increase in number of council-employed OTs to achieve government health goals
Ahead of the Spending Review today, the Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for urgent action to boost the number of occupational therapists (OTs) employed…
Mobility aid return scheme helps Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust save £70k each year
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is calling on the local community to return unused mobility aids, including crutches and Zimmer frames, to help ensure…
Case study: Personalised LEGO prosthetic fitted by specialist enablement centre helps Tobi thrive
The Portsmouth Enablement Centre, which is run by Steeper Group in partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University (PHU) NHS Trust, is helping people with limb loss…