Scottish council publishes affordable housing plans including 73 wheelchair accessible homes
Aberdeenshire Council’s plans to invest more than £150million in the delivery of affordable housing over the next five years have been published, with new homes…
Retirement living scheme plans approved for extra care apartments in Shropshire
Credit: Shropshire Live Shropshire Council has approved plans for a 70-apartment retirement living scheme to be built in Shifnal, Shropshire, providing residents with extra care,…
Free DFG training and workshop sessions available to improve support for independent living
Handicare 1100 Stairlift Local authorities, housing associations and charities who run services to support independent living are being offered free, invaluable training to improve the…
Prestigious annual care awards open for 2020 recognising excellence in care and support services
The very best social care employers will have the chance to shine as entries are now open for the annual Skills for Care Accolades, celebrating…
Council launches assistive technology service with NRS Healthcare to help locals remain independent
North Yorkshire County Council has commissioned NRS Healthcare to provide an assistive technology service to residents in the North Yorkshire area, helping them maintain independence.…
New travel experiment reveals dire London commutes for wheelchair users
A new experiment has revealed that London wheelchair users’ commutes take a shocking 49 percent longer than an able-bodied person’s on average. The ‘Going the…
World’s first Masters course in Global Disability Innovation launches
With the accelerating global demand for assistive technology (AT), the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), based at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, has launched…
New report explores the need for innovation and automation in the NHS
A new report by the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA), and launched by the Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care,…
Dedicated recovery area for dementia patients opens at hospital in Scotland
The Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy has launched a new, dedicated recovery area for dementia patients, filled with scenic paintings and calming sounds. The recovery area…
Support service opens in North Yorkshire for people with dementia, their families and carers
A new service has opened in North Yorkshire by Dementia Forward, which aims to support those with dementia, their families and carers by providing them…