Online independent living aid retailer launches virtual occupational therapy service
Following a shift to more digital access of services as a result of the pandemic, online independent living aids store Complete Care Shop has announced…
Outsourced ICES provider celebrates first anniversary enabling people to live independently
An outsourced provider of a range of assistive technology services to the NHS and local authorities, NRS Healthcare’s Southampton depot celebrated its first anniversary of…
BHTA appoints new chair to drive meaningful discussions about mobility and independent living
Mark Baumann, Head of Sales for NRS Healthcare’s Product Sales Division Representing over 400 companies in the healthcare and assistive technology industry, the British Healthcare…
Major ICES provider works with TEC specialist to reduce first-time telecare call failure rates by 27%
One of the major Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) providers, NRS Healthcare has been working with technology-enabled care (TEC) specialist Appello to reduce first-time telecare…
NHS Trust launches equipment amnesty and urges patients to return unused mobility aids
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust has launched a ‘mobility equipment amnesty’ and is encouraging patients to return their unused crutches and Zimmer frames as the…
Two new Community Equipment Services contracts start in Southampton and Portsmouth
NRS Healthcare has successfully started its Integrated Community Equipment Services (ICES) contracts on time with Southampton and Portsmouth Councils and CCGs. The provider, which is…
NRS Healthcare begins new TEC contract for West Sussex County Council and NHS
NRS Healthcare has successfully started its new Technology Enabled Care (TEC) contract for West Sussex County Council (WSCC) and NHS, which will see the provider…
Medequip secures vital CES contract for Medway area
Medway Council has selected leading community equipment service (CES) provider Medequip to manage CES provision across the area covered by the council, including Rochester, Gillingham,…
Community equipment providers urge public to return items to aid in national COVID-19 effort
A leading group of Community Equipment Services providers have appealed to people with unneeded equipment to arrange collection in a bid to help support the…
Wheelchair services providers join together to ease pressure off NHS and support users’ needs
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has brought together some of the UK’s major wheelchair service providers to ensure that, while the NHS is under…