Educational videos aimed at healthcare professionals launched ahead of COPD month
A new set of advisory and educational healthcare videos aimed at helping healthcare professionals care with patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition…
Deaf people encouraged to speak up for their ‘right to hear’
To mark Deaf Awareness Week (14th – 21st May 2018), assistive hearing technology specialists Contacta has released advice for deaf people to help ensure the…
New guide to help adult social care providers improve their CQC rating
Skills for Care has updated their “Good and outstanding care” guide which supports adult social care providers to improve their service and prepare for inspection.…
Tackling pressure ulcers could save NHS billions?
A new pressure ulcer guide examining the importance of prevention and possible cash releasing savings for the NHS has been published by the BHTA. With…
How to look after your mobility scooter battery
Invacare has released a useful, short and interesting animation giving mobility scooter and powerchair users information on correctly charging batteries. Featuring 'Barry on his Invacare…
Assistive and Inclusive Home Technology Guide Launched for People with Sight Loss
"We hope it will be a great asset to technology users, professional advisers and designers alike." A new Guide on Assistive and Inclusive Home Technology claims that…
NPS Integrated Care adopted to address £4.3bn ‘perfect storm’
"Across the UK, social care is under pressure, thanks to the ‘perfect storm’ of an ageing population, the ongoing need to assess the needs of…
New guidance on getting a powered wheelchair
"As an experienced wheelchair user, I know that choosing and buying a powered wheelchair is a crucial decision and it’s important to get it right…
Matt Hampson’s ‘Get Busy Living Centre’ receives donation
"we have witnessed first-hand the amount of sheer graft, determination and dedication in getting the Foundation to the place it is now in" Prism Medical…