Invacare issues field safety notice to ensure correct attachment of sling loops on its Birdie EVO mobile hoist
To ensure the correct attachment of the sling loops on the spreader bar hooks on its Birdie EVO Lifter, Invacare has updated the instructions in…
Government updates helpful assistive tech guide for healthcare professionals
The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has released an updated version of its assistive technology guide for healthcare professionals and manufacturers, providing definitions,…
Healthcare professionals at the OT Show invited to see Theraposture’s latest turning bed and adjustable bed innovations
At the 2019 Occupational Therapy Show, Theraposture, supported by Occupational Therapist Shaun Masters, will be presenting the new Rotoflex 235 Plus Mk2 turning bed alongside…
Leckey issues safety notice to carers and healthcare professionals following reports of broken latches on Floorsitters
Leckey, a supplier of specialist paediatric products, has issued an urgent field safety notice for its height-adjustable Firefly Floorsitters supplied before 31st January 2018. Issued…
New research reveals the overwhelming fears stroke survivors face and underlines the crucial role healthcare professionals can play in their recovery
The Stroke Association has launched a new campaign – ‘Rebuilding Lives: the second phase’ – which aims to raise general awareness of strokes and showcase…
New OT-led guidance to help healthcare professionals assess and specify the right equipment for clients
To help professionals involved in the provision of toilet adaptation equipment efficiently assess and specify the most appropriate solution, Closomat has commissioned an occupational therapy-led…
New wheelchair service provider certification available to healthcare professionals
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) has announced a new online certification called Basic Wheelchair Service Provider. It is intended for clinicians, technicians, students…
New initiative looks at how physiotherapists can encourage patients to undertake strengthening exercises and meet official activity guidelines
In collaboration with Sport England and the Centre for Ageing Better, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has announced a new project to find the…
More than 50 percent of healthcare professionals feel their colleagues ignore people with dementia, new research shows
Results from the world’s largest survey on attitudes to dementia highlight a shocking lack of global knowledge surrounding dementia, with one-third of respondents stating that…
Latest Government physical activity guidelines aim to aid healthcare professionals to promote exercise to improve people’s health
The UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have published an updated version of their 2011 Physical Activity Guidelines, highlighting how regular physical activity can protect against…