Innovative sling for disabled passengers wins prestigious award
Able Move, a start-up company that has developed a portable sling for disabled travellers on aeroplanes, has won the Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2018.…
New range of innovative seating options well received at 2018 OT Show
Seating specialist Your Mobility has reported OT Show success, with healthcare professionals giving positive feedback about the company’s new seating range. Based in Monmouth, Wales,…
Modular shower chair range draws on clinician and consumer feedback for new design
A new, ergonomically designed shower chair commode range is promising those with personal care needs greater adaptability, comfort and independence. The new Ocean Ergo family…
Wheelchair powerpack range generates interest amongst healthcare professionals at OT Show
According to TGA, occupational therapists visiting the 2018 OT Show discovered the moving and handling benefits of the wheelchair Powerpack range from TGA. For over…
Newlife reveals major failings surrounding the provision of specialist equipment to disabled children
After revealing “unlawful” failings regarding the provision of specialist equipment, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is urgently calling on the UK Government to help…
Dementia Friendly Walking project given funding boost to encourage dementia patients to get involved in physical activity
Scottish walking charity, Paths for All, has been given £50,000 to help those living with dementia get outdoors and get walking. The funding, which has…
CPD seminars, free prize draw and new product launches lead to OT Show success for Etac R82
Etac R82 successfully delivered a varied range of practical presentations, product launches and added value opportunities at the 2018 Occupational Therapy Show, which took place…
Popular CPD educational programmes and accessible bath launch lead to OT Show success for Abacus
Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions has reported a highly successful OT Show through its diverse educational presentations, Gemini 2000 launch and BioCote introduction. Held at the…
New research highlights key concerns amongst older people about the ageing population
A new research document from the UK Government – ‘Ageing Society Grand Challenge: Saga poll’ – has surveyed people aged 50 and above about their…
Specialist rotating bed wins inaugural OT Show Award for Excellence in Caring
Theraposture’s latest addition to its extensive specialist rotating bed range, the Rotoflex 235 Plus, has won the first Excellence in Caring Award at the OT…