New assistive technology fund to support disabled people work
The UK Government has announced a new tech fund to ensure disabled people can benefit from the latest advances in technology as part of Access…
Motability “badly needs a new roadmap” for its finances says Government Committees
Following an inquiry into the Motability scheme, the Treasury and Work & Pensions Committees have unanimously-agreed that senior pay at Motability Operations is "unacceptable" and…
Charity welcomes cross-party report which supports carers
Carers UK has welcomed a cross-party report from MPs on the House of Commons Select Committee which calls for important changes to support unpaid carers…
Councils respond to £2 billion social care funding spending rules
Cllr Linda Thomas, Vice Chair of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, has responded to the Government framework published on the 31st March 2017,…
Parents urged to act to avoid missing out children’s sports prostheses grant
The Department of Health has announced that the £ government funding, which was announced earlier this year, for the provision of children’s sports prostheses and…
OT Home Assessments now covered by new CDM Regulations?
Chartered Surveyor and CEO of Trinity Independent Living, Colin Brunt, discusses the Construction Design Management Regulations and how it may affect Occupational Therapists The new…
Report on wheelchair currency pilot programme
NHS England has published a report setting out the findings from work undertaken by pilot sites to test a currency model for wheelchair services. The…
New evidence points to adaptation savings
"Using this strategic, joined-up approach, a comparatively small capital expenditure can deliver major revenue savings" Following the Government announcement of an almost doubling of funding…
Call for Help to Care ISA
In an interesting move, Essex County Council leader David Finch has called on the Government to create a Help to Care ISA to aid future…
Good news for industry as over 65s feel financially secure
There was good news for the industry as a new Stannah survey reveals that Britain’s older people are optimistic about their financial security. That’s the…