Council’s telecare service to expand the number of residents it supports in Leeds
A major four-year project to upgrade equipment providing emergency telecare alarms and support to people in Leeds has now been completed, and the service is…
New hassle-free stairclimber to optimise prescriptive options available to OTs
A new stairclimber has been launched to optimise the prescriptive options available to occupational therapists (OTs) and accommodate most common wheelchairs. The Roby stairclimber is…
Leeds City Council outsources delivery of stairclimbers for cost-effective and quick service
A new partnership between stairclimbing company AAT GB and Leeds City Council is helping people with reduced mobility to get essential equipment quickly while taking…
Adaptable housing partnership builds six accessible homes for elderly and disabled people
Housing association Habinteg has partnered with Leeds City Council to develop five bespoke wheelchair accessible bungalows and one accessible house to address the shortage of…
Extra care scheme packed with assistive tech features in Leeds approved by council
The first of four important extra care schemes in Leeds have been approved by Leeds City Council, which will combine high-quality residential accommodation with care…
Report calls on councils to provide better support and information to help people to move into suitable housing in later life
A new report published today by the Centre for Ageing Better warns that people thinking of moving or making adaptations to their home can be…
Leeds NHS Trust reveals grand plans for healthcare innovations at new hospital developments
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has unveiled early plans for two new hospitals at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), aiming to improve healthcare for patients…