Extend NHS self-isolation rule to frontline workers in the health and care industry, BHTA urges
Dr Simon Festing, Chief Executive Officer of the British Healthcare Trades Association The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has called on the government to extend…
Insightful webinar for multidisciplinary teams caring for elderly patients on falls’ injury mitigation
Specialist hospital beds manufacturer Medstrom is hosting a webinar in September about the impact of falls among the elderly population, which is aimed at multidisciplinary…
Charity works with Scottish Government and local council to build 22 accessible homes
Simon Fitzpatrick, Development and Commercial Director at Blackwood Construction has begun on a development of new homes in Greenock, West Scotland, which will enable older…
Social care professionals should receive better training for greater confident when using assistive tech, report recommends
A new report released by the County Councils Network (CCN) calls for the greater integration of assistive technology within social care services. According to the…
Leading health and care organisations weigh in on government’s Health and Care Bill
Following the publication of the UK Government’s Health and Care Bill, which sets out proposals for building a modern health and care system that delivers…
Health and Care Bill: Integrated care boards and integrated care partnerships
Last week, the UK Government introduced its anticipated Health and Care Bill to Parliament, setting out proposals to build a modern health and care system…
Important Health and Care Bill to make collaboration easier introduced to Parliament
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid New proposals to build a modern health and care system that delivers better and more joined-up care in…
Free CPD webinar for OTs on post-stroke adaptations as part of a rehab plan
A free CPD webinar for occupational therapists (OTs) is being held next week to educate delegates about use of adaptations as part of a rehabilitation…
Commission to advise government on how smart home tech can help people live more independently
Cross-party thinktank Policy Connect and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology (APPGAT) have launched the Commission on Smart Homes and Independent Living. Smart home…
NHS England guidance sets out expectations for ICS governance and management arrangements
A recent NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) document has provided an overview of how it expects integrated care systems (ICSs) will be governed and…