CASE STUDY: Complex cycle adaptation enables man with reduced mobility to enjoy an active life
Adaptive cycling specialist Quest recently completed delivery of one of its most complex recumbent cycles to date – a specially adapted ICE Adventure STEPS. Quest…
Over 15 percent of physiotherapy roles in Northern Ireland are vacant, CSP warns
A record high in vacant physiotherapy jobs across Northern Ireland is threatening patient care, says The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The organisation is now…
National organisations call for £600m government funding to speed up hospital discharges
Leading health and social care organisations are calling for additional funding from the UK Government to avoid delayed transfers of care and ensure people can…
Welsh health and social services receive £551m to deal with COVID and tackle waiting times
Welsh Health Minister Eluned Morgan Welsh Health Minister Eluned Morgan has welcomed more than half a billion pounds of new funding for health and social…
Over £6.9bn increase to Better Care Fund to drive integration between health and social care
More than £ billion has been committed to the Better Care Fund this year to continue driving integration between health and social care and support…
Consultation to gain feedback on NICE’s guidance on service delivery for disabled young people
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a new consultation, which seeks the views of people and organisations that are involved…
Competition launched to increase awareness of life-changing assistive tech among children
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare Telemonitoring and response service Carecall has launched a competition to raise awareness amongst children about the importance…
Popular outdoor bath demonstrations minimise COVID risks among vulnerable clients and OTs
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, a manufacturer of accessible baths for disabled adults and children, will be continuing with its COVID ‘Protection Promise’ and outdoor demonstrations…
Council and CCG declare “equipment amnesty” to mitigate risk of running out of stock
Supply chain pressures are leading to a shortage of vital equipment, such as mobility and toileting aids, hoists and hospital beds, that help vulnerable people…
Upcoming webinars to explore top issues facing leaders in ICSs and how to make them successful
A joint venture between the Local Government Association (LGA), NHS Providers, NHS Clinical Commissioners and NHS Confederation sees a new webinar series launch about making…