New project will focus on the potential of OTs in influencing housing outcomes
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has commissioned Foundations to work on ‘Housing Without Delay,’ a collaborative project that broadens the scope beyond adaptations,…
Research will consider what is needed to fund and support adaptations for independent living
The University of Stirling is leading on research which will identify current and future needs to help people live independently in Scotland. A group of…
The Great British Bake Off tent can be adapted to meet applicants accessibility requirements
BBC TV series The Great British Bake Off is casting for series 16 and is looking for the next batch of bakers to represent the wonderful…
Cycleway adapted to help blind and visually impaired people cross safely
Input from Cardiff Access Forum has helped to adapt a cycle lane with a new pedestrian crossing to help blind and visually impaired people cross…
Free online self-assessment service launched to help clients identify assistive tech solutions
A collaborative venture involving seven health and social care partners in central Scotland has led to the launch of a joint version of the Disabled…
Record number of disabled people receiving funding, support and adaptations at work
Announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Justin Tomlinson MP, the number of disabled people being supported by the Access to Work…
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…
Charity calls on Government to provide clearer guidelines on what aids and adaptations people are entitled to
Stannah's Sadler stairlift After surveying a number of people with arthritis and finding that a large proportion were unaware of what equipment or adaptations were…
DWP reforms including easier access to assistive tech to support disabled people in work
Coming into place in April 2019, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed a number of new reforms to help disabled people get…
Innovative bed to help patients and carers in the mental health arena
Bed choices for mental health patients can be very limited, with some beds in the most extreme cases fixed to the floor and being nothing…