Council and technology company work together to create digital falls risk assessment app to keep elderly people safe
Designed for use in care homes, technology company Red Ninja worked in conjunction with Wirral Borough Council to create a pioneering digital falls risk assessment…
Supportive and safe patient handling device to turn heads at The OT Show
Showcasing to attending occupational therapists why its latest product ensures minimal effort on the part of the carer, Joerns Healthcare, a manufacturer and national service…
Free online guide released to support first-time unpaid carers at the start of their caring journey
A new guide has been published by NRS Healthcare that aims to provide first-time unpaid carers with valuable advice, guidance and information. Called ‘First-Time Family…
‘Urgent need’ for carer mental health support in UK, new report reveals
There is an urgent need for more accessible mental health support for carers across the UK, according to new research released today by Mobilise, a…
Accessible wash & dry toilet looks to revolutionise single-handed care for both carers and clients
Bringing a fresh new approach to single-handed care, Closomat’s Asana wash & dry toilet removes the need for a carer while an individual uses the…
Carers left in financial hardship from forking out for expensive equipment, new report reveals
New research from Carers UK shows unpaid carers are “bankrupting their future to pay for the present”, with alarming figures revealing that carers are having…
New NHS figures reveal an increase in adult carers feeling stressed or depressed
Revealed by NHS Digital, just over 60 percent of carers reported feeling stressed in 2018-19 (compared to percent in 2016-17), while the number of carers…
Shocking statistics reveal over 6,000 carers suffer serious injuries from violence at work
Trade union GMB has unveiled new figures, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, that more than 6,000 carers suffered serious injuries at work as…
Government launches recruitment campaign for thousands more adult social care staff
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that the Government has launched a new campaign – ‘Every Day Is Different’ – aiming…
New standing and transfer aid aims to improve users’ strength and standing abilities
After making its debut at the OT Show in November 2018 and receiving positive feedback from healthcare professionals, Joerns Healthcare has officially launched its Oxford…