Inquiry finds adults receiving social care are failed if they try to challenge councils’ decisions
An inquiry conducted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has found that adults receiving social care in England and Wales are being failed…
Unique study aims to improve wheelchair mechanics and user satisfaction
Wheelchair users across the UK are being asked to share their experiences for a new study by Staffordshire University. Engineering and biomechanics experts are collaborating…
LGA issues telecare digital switchover alert as councils struggle with funding
Vital telecare equipment used by nearly two million older and disabled people could cease to operate unless councils get more support with preparing for the…
Government’s SEND plan is a “missed opportunity” for assistive tech
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) feels that the UK Government’s recently published plan for…
Research projects will explore the demand for and supply of health and social care
Compelling new research programmes are aiming to improve the quality of long-term decision-making in health and social care backed by multi-million-pounding over seven years. Research…
“Fragmented” adaptations process in Scotland in need of an overhaul, report says
An interesting report has been published that takes an insightful and in-depth look at the “fragmented, overly complex, and bureaucratic” housing adaptations process in Scotland.…
Only one in 10 people feel the UK Government has the right policies for the NHS, polling finds
Polling out today from Ipsos and the Health Foundation shows support for the UK Government’s handling of the NHS among people in England is the…
74 percent of patients report a reduction in pain levels after using a heated seat cover
The B-Warm heated seat cover has been shown to improve vulnerable users’ sense of comfort, pain, and wellbeing, which health and social care professionals could…
Inquiry finds inadequate infrastructure discriminates against disabled people
The Disabled Citizens' Inquiry has found that inadequate infrastructure is unfairly discriminating against disabled people when accessing their communities. 'The Disabled Citizens' Inquiry', led by…
Medical Technology Strategy: Key takeaways for the assistive technology sector
On 3 February 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published its first-ever medical technology strategy. Entitled ‘Medical Technology Strategy’, the medical technology…