CSP calls for urgent pay rise for NHS physiotherapists to avoid staffing “crisis”
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has detailed how a meaningful pay rise is needed to avoid a physiotherapy staffing “crisis” becoming a permanent feature…
Wearable device to help users engage with their rehab programmes launched at Arab Health 2022
Lusio Rehab, a UK assistive technology developer, is showcasing its innovative wearable rehabilitation device designed to motivate patients to engage more with their physical therapy…
Independent review of children’s social care services to be carried out in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Robin Swann Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a review of children’s social care services in Northern Ireland will begin in February 2022.…
CCG trials temporary care hotel set to free up vital hospital beds
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is set to open a new innovative temporary care facility for people who are ready to leave…
CPD webinar to explore pressure ulcer prevention in dark skin tones
Next month, specialist hospital beds manufacturer Medstrom is hosting a webinar that focuses on the importance of skin assessment, with a particular emphasis on pressure…
ADASS cries out for sustainable government funding of at least £7bn extra a year for social care
More than half of councils in England are resorting to exceptional measures to ration care and support in a worsening national emergency for social care,…
Upcoming event to showcase transformative assistive equipment for disabled children
Supporting children with disabilities in their transition to becoming young adults and ensuring they have the right equipment and services to ease that shift will…
Council launches guide for residents to find out more about assistive tech products and services
A new directory to help Shropshire residents access health and social care services has been launched this week, including advice for how people can access…
Survey urges public to share their experiences of PIP assessment process
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched a survey to hear about first-hand experiences of the assessment processes for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment…
Free PPE for frontline health and care workers extended until March 2023
The offer of free personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health and social care staff in England has been extended for another year, the Department…