House of Commons ‘devastatingly’ votes against bill amendments to exempt health and care providers from employer NIC increase
On 19 March, the House of Commons voted against a bill that would see health and social care providers exempted from the employer National Insurance…
House of Lords votes to exempt health and care providers from employer NIC increase
The House of Lords has voted to exempt health and care providers from the employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) increase. Set to come into effect…
House of Lords set to debate air travel for disabled passengers tomorrow
The House of Lords is scheduled to consider the following question for short debate tomorrow from 1pm (23 November 2023): “Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat) to…
House of Lords will examine use of assistive tech for SEN students tomorrow at 4pm
Tomorrow (Thursday 25 May) at 4pm, members of the House of Lords will examine the use of assistive technology to support those with special educational…
House of Lords event brings together sector leaders to harness power of assistive tech for good
The Assistive Technology, Longevity and Ageing Society (ATLAS), with the support of Aging Analytics Agency and Deep Knowledge Philanthropy, hosted an event at the House…
Home Improvement Agencies’ work honoured and celebrated at national awards
The Home Improvement Agencies Awards, which recognise the work and achievements of Home Improvement Agencies and handyperson services in England, has announced its winners at…
National awards celebrate efforts to support independent living
Two pioneering organisations providing vital, tailored services to thousands of vulnerable people have been jointly crowned Home Improvement Agency Service of the Year. West of…
Andrew Marr and Jackie Ashley to give Alf Morris Lecture
"This is an enormously under-reported, national problem. It does not require brilliant new scientific advances, just practical, joined-up help to transform numerous lives, which could…