Leading CES providers come together to support NHS and local authorities
As the UK takes drastic measures to prevent the transmission and spread of COVID-19, leading outsource Community Equipment Services (CES) providers have agreed to work…
“Key workers” across health and social care outlined as schools close
Following the announcement that schools across the UK will close this afternoon but that children of “key workers” and vulnerable children will still attend school,…
EXCLUSIVE: Newly-appointed BHTA CEO says it’s “time for the healthcare and assistive technology industry’s voice to be heard”
Dr Simon Festing has joined the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) as the new Chief Executive Officer, outlining that he will ensure the industry’s voice…
New conference invites people involved in assistive technology to shape the future of AT services
A helpful new assistive technology (AT) conference is set to run in June 2020 which will make sure products and services are accessible to all…
BHTA says more OTs needed as part of the solution for tackling ‘bed blocking’
More occupational therapists to deliver better and quicker assessments, better integration of care and social services and improvements to procurement policies are just some of…
New Trusted Assessor appointed to serve healthcare and consumer clients
Shaun Masters, Trusted Assessor at Theraposture Theraposture, a specialist in adjustable beds, chairs and care cots, has announced Occupational Therapist Shaun Masters will join its…
UK Government releases assistive technology guide to inform people about what it is and safe use
On 8th August, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released an assistive technology guide to outline what it is, examples of devices, safety…
Assistive Tech Showcase: Hoists, slings and lifts
The latest exciting products to enter the market in hoists, slings and lifts. (From Feb, 2018) Innovation delivers pressure relieving sling In conjunction with Silvalea,…
GUEST BLOG: BHTA’s Mandie Lavin talks about the rise of robots
Credit: Brother UK Mandie Lavin, Director General of the BHTA Following research by the Institute for Public Policy Research about how automation could save the NHS…
Call for healthcare professionals to nominate the best local mobility retailer
Credit: Mobility Solutions Healthcare professionals from across the UK are being asked to nominate who they believe to be the best local retailer of mobility,…