Free guidance published for prescribers about important mattress standards
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), a membership organisation that represents over 400 companies in the healthcare and assistive technology industry, has published two free…
Healthcare and assistive tech professionals invited to enter coveted industry awards
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has announced the return of its awards dinner for 2024, which celebrates excellence within the healthcare and assistive technology…
New course accredits independent living retailers to assess for home adaptations equipment
Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT) is working in partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) to launch a new course designed for retailers…
Leading charities rally behind campaign to scrap defibrillator tax
A coalition of leading first aid and cardiovascular charities, including the British Heart Foundation, St John Ambulance, and the British Red Cross, have pledged support…
Standardised descriptions and sizing for walking aids will make it easier for healthcare professionals to select the right products for patients
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) Independent Living Section has worked with the NHS Supply Chain to establish a standardised system for describing the height…
National campaign calls on UK Government to scrap defibrillator tax to save lives
A new national campaign to scrap the ‘Heart Restart Tax’ is calling on the UK Government to remove the VAT levied on defibrillators to widen…
Free webinar will explore how UK political landscape is affecting medtech
Later this month, Mtech Access, in partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), is hosting a free webinar that will discuss the UK’s evolving…
New training video for airport ground handlers launches to minimise damage to vital mobility aids
Earlier this week, the Department for Transport launched new training aimed at airport ground handlers to ensure mobility equipment is being handled correctly and minimising…
Government announces multi-million-pound funding for medtech sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt | Credit: Wikimedia Commons Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has unveiled £650 million to “fire up” the UK’s…
Healthcare and assistive technology companies invited to enter the Care Sector Supplier Awards
The Care Sector Supplier Awards has announced details of its new partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), along with media partnerships with THIIS…