Budget 2018 reveals £45 million funding into Disabled Facilities Grant and over £20 billion into NHS
Credit: Sky News On the 29th of October, Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his Budget to Parliament, highlighting key funding into the NHS, social care for…
Pioneering technology keeps vulnerable adults safe overnight and presents significant cost savings
Angela Currie, Housing and Care Director at Blackwood Housing and care provider Blackwood has launched a new innovative project to help keep disabled people safe…
University introduces assistive technology to promote accessible and independent study
Imperial College London has introduced new technology to help its staff and students perform tasks that they might have previously had difficulty with. The assistive…
EHRC launches new toolkit about provision and management of housing adaptations
Credit: Equalities and Human Rights Commission Credit: Equalities and Human Rights Commission The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), in partnership with Habinteg, has launched…
New Research & Development Director appointed to focus on innovative products and services
Paul Rabin, Research & Development Director at Herida Healthcare Due to significant growth and to honour its long-term commitment to research and development for its…
Mobility aid loan services to be closed down leaving many people struggling
Despite petitions campaigning to keep them open, mobility equipment facilities across Hampshire are being closed down by the British Red Cross in a bid to…
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow warns of no-deal Brexit dangers to NHS
Members of one of the UK's leading royal medical colleges have warned of the dangers of a no-deal Brexit for the NHS in a new…
New ‘try before you buy scheme’ launched for innovative backrest cushion
Cooling backrest cushion start-up wheelAIR is giving people the option to try out the wheelAIR before they buy it with its latest ‘try before you…
Gainsborough successfully showcases holistic assisted bathing solutions at Care Show
Celebrating its 30th year of specialism, Gainsborough Specialist Bathing has highlighted its complete accessible bathing and servicing capabilities at the Care Show 2018. The company…
Mobility equipment specialist to debut new adult and paediatric assistive innovations at OT Show
Etac R82 will be debuting a range of pioneering mobility equipment solutions and educational programmes for occupational therapists and healthcare professionals at the OT Show…