Off-the-shelf smart speakers can complement formal therapy for children with speech difficulties, study finds
New research from Cardiff University suggests that smart speakers might help children with speech difficulties practice speaking slowly and clearly. The study, led by academics…
Northern Ireland invests in 93 training places for occupational therapy for 2025/26
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a significant package of investment in Northern Ireland’s health and social care (HSC) workforce, with…
£18m to strengthen support for young people with additional learning needs in Wales
New funding to support children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN) has been announced by Jeremy Miles, Minister for Education and Welsh Language.…
Patients at NHS Trust set to benefit from new speech and language equipment and rehab tech
Patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH) are set to benefit from a range of new assistive technologies. The new kit…
Over 36,000 people still waiting for initial occupational therapy assessment in Ireland
According to new figures, 36,335 people are still waiting for their initial occupational therapy assessment in Ireland, including nearly 21,000 children – more than half…
Therapy waiting lists will be “swamped” with backlog of thousands of stroke survivors, charity warns
The Stroke Association is calling for immediate actions from governments and local health systems across the UK to stem a ‘rising tide’ of demand on…
New specialist rehab service incorporates “cutting-edge” robotics to enhance patient treatment
Building on ten years of experience in specialist neurorehabilitation, Askham is now bringing all its rehab services together with the launch of Askham Rehab: a…
Government announces additional funding of £5,000 per year for allied health students
The UK Government has confirmed new guaranteed funding for allied health students, midwifery students and nursing students on courses, which is expected to help over…
Shocking figures show over 200,000 children on health waiting lists in Ireland
As revealed by RTÉ News, just under 215,000 children are on waiting lists for healthcare services in Ireland, which has been described as an "appalling…