Wireless fall prevention tech launches to help people remain safe in the community
Alerta Medical has launched a new range of wireless fall prevention products designed to keep vulnerable people safe within care home settings. The Alerta Wall…
Medequip trainee team use talent to support COVID-19 efforts on the ground
The image of the trainee team was taken at the start of this particular cohort’s training programme before the introduction of social distancing measures As…
County council appeals to public to return community equipment amid supply shortage concerns
Devon County Council has urged people with unneeded community equipment to return it to Millbrook Healthcare as soon as possible, stressing that an increase in…
Recite Me to provide a free accessible COVID-19 information landing page to businesses to keep disabled people informed
Ross Linnett, Recite Me Founder and CEO Web accessibility software company Recite Me has announced that it will support all businesses for free by providing…
Healthcare professionals get free access to crisis management functionality amid COVID-19 outbreak
One of Europe’s largest messaging networks for healthcare professionals, Siilo, is offering free access to its organisational crisis management functionality in response to the coronavirus…
Disabled children given access to life-saving equipment by UK postural support specialist
Jiraffe is coming to the aid of thousands of disabled children in the UK by offering to transport vital support equipment, usually accessed at school,…
RCOT issues advice for members on continuing CPD education whilst social distancing
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has shared some helpful guidance for occupational therapists who want to continue with CPD education when they are…
Guidance for local authorities, CCGs and home care providers about delivering care amid coronavirus pandemic
Public Health England (PHE) has issued new guidance about home care provision which sets out key messages to support planning and preparation in the event…
Personal alarm provider offers new clients six weeks free alarm monitoring
PPP Taking Care, one of the UK’s largest providers of personal alarms, has implemented a range of new measures to protect the health and safety…
Reviews and reassessments for PIP and ESA suspended for next three months
Following the announcement that all face-to-face disability assessments will be suspended, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has scrapped all reviews and reassessments for…