People with disabilities and ill health owed thousands by Government due to ESA underpayments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that millions of people are expected to be owed thousands of pounds in Employment and Support…
Report calls for more diverse and accessible housing to suit needs and wants of older people
Credit: Centre for Ageing Better New research from Greater Manchester Combined Authority is calling for local authorities, planners and developers to provide more diverse and…
Client takes first delivery of new mid-wheel drive powerchair in the UK
Loyal Ottobock customer Karen Danks has become the first person in the UK to take delivery of the new Juvo mid-wheel drive powerchair. When Ottobock’s…
Graduate programme sees 20 people begin their journey in health and social care
Sharon Allen, CEO of Skills for Care Social care and health organisations across England are, this week, welcoming 20 graduates from a range of universities…
Huddersfield University partners with Innova to improve pressure care
Innova Care Concepts has teamed up with Huddersfield University to research and improve the effectiveness of pressure care equipment in healthcare. The studies have included…
New programme launched to support 10,000 older people who feel lonely and isolated
Age UK and the Masonic Charitable Foundation have partnered together to launch a new, three-year programme – Later Life Goals – to help older people…
Local Authority stairlift and through-floor-lift service contract won by Stannah
Long-standing, family-owned lift specialist Stannah has secured a Local Authority service and repair contract in North East England, adding approximately 330 lifts to its substantial…