Third annual Catastrophic Injury Conference provides valuable information to case managers
Dorset Orthopaedic recently held its third annual Case Manager Conference, ‘Strive for Better. Catastrophic Injury Conference,’ where 100 guests received valuable insights into the crucial…
PIP reviews no longer needed for those with severe, progressive health conditions
People with severe, long-term conditions will no longer have to be regularly reviewed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), according to the Department of Work and…
Winners of innovative design awards competition announced
The Blackwood Design Awards 2018, a prestigious, annual competition celebrating the brightest and best new inventions for disabled people, revealed its winners on 30th May.…
Seating Assessment Training event for healthcare professionals hailed as a rewarding educational experience
Etac R82 has hosted its first Seating Assessment Training (SATs) course for paediatric occupational therapists and physiotherapists to further their knowledge of seating principles and…
Big investment in innovative preventative healthcare technology
A new collaboration between medical device supplier Arjo and Swedish-based technology company Next Step Dynamics is working on new solutions to address the issue of…
New powered wheelchair launches to challenge indoor/outdoor powerchair standards
Sunrise Medical has officially launched the first in a new series of powered wheelchairs, the Quickie Salsa Q100R, designed to work seamlessly indoors and outdoors.…
Study outlines the link between diabetes and mental health conditions
New research about people living with type 1 and 2 diabetes has outlined the scale of mental health problems affecting those living with the condition,…
New toilet launches to allow users to feel comfortable and relaxed
Closomat, a supplier of toileting technology for disabled and elderly people, has released its newest toilet Asana, which aims to allow to users to go…
Seating symposium to highlight the importance of specialist seating provision for hospital settings
A talk about seating and microclimate, and how assessing an individual’s needs can help develop new fabrics in the future, will be delivered by Seating…
New campaign to help individuals look after their own health
A new campaign encouraging individuals to take a more active role in their own health has launched by Essex County Council, Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups…