New research project to explore benefits of assistive tech for elderly people at home
Carried out by researchers at Dublin City University, a new survey has been launched to explore and develop cost-effective assistive technology solutions to help elderly…
Thousands of lives to be saved in the UK with world-first coronavirus treatment
Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the UK Government has immediately authorised the NHS to use the world’s first coronavirus treatment…
23 percent of councils report disabled people waiting two years or more for vital home adaptations, new research shows
Disabled people are facing long waits for councils in England to carry out vital adaptations to make their homes more accessible, according to new research…
OTs encouraged to take part in survey about coronavirus’ impact on occupational therapy profession
A new survey has launched to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on occupational therapists (OTs) and their profession, including practice, education and research.…
COVID-19 pandemic means new PIP registrations at lowest level since December 2013, latest figures show
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its latest quarterly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics up until April 2020, revealing changes to claimants’…
New study to help social landlords support residents to live in accessible homes
Foundations has launched a new research project designed to help social landlords support more of their residents to live in accessible homes. The Government-funded national…
New white paper shows council’s telecare service saved £13.3m per year
New research has revealed how potentially life-saving technology is helping older people stay independent at home for longer – delaying a move to a care…
14 million disabled people are ‘falling through the cracks’ as vital services miss out on Government funding
Ten disability charities have today criticised the Government for failing to provide emergency funding for vital services for disabled people, despite a significant increase in…
Shielding of older people ‘must not come at the expense of their health & wellbeing’ warns experts
With research revealing that physical activity among older people has steeply declined since the COVID-19 lockdown, the British Geriatrics Society has warned that lower levels…
New survey launches to discover the effect of COVID-19 crisis on those with sight loss
Eye research charity Fight for Sight has launched a survey to gather broader insights into the personal impact that Covid-19 is having on people with…