Friends of the Elderly receive £500,000 from ACT Foundation
The ACT Foundation has chosen Friends of the Elderly to receive a £500,000 donation towards its grants service. Starting from April, The ACT Foundation is…
Rollator or Tri-Walker: which is better for user’s mobility?
With so many options for those who require mobility assistance available, it can be difficult to know which is the best one to choose. Each…
PromoCon becomes Bladder and Bowel UK
Charitable service, PromoCon, has changed its name to Bladder and Bowel UK as part of a major brand overhaul and investment in its corporate…
Study suggests static air support surfaces key for pressure injury prevention
New research published in the Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN) into the use of static air support surfaces for the prevention of…
Innovators have less than two weeks to apply for NHS Innovation Accelerator
National and international healthcare innovators have less than two weeks left to apply for the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA), with the deadline for applications at…
Promoting healthy posture for wheelchair users through appropriate lumbar support
An outline article by Ailsa Reston, RKS Occupational Therapist, that highlights the issues and appropriate solutions through effective ergonomic design 1. Introduction The provision of…
Transfer Support Unit from Mackworth Healthcare
The Mackworth TA180 is a transfer support unit which encourages more mobile clients to stand un-assisted. It provides easy transportation to the bathroom and toilet.…
Ambitious About Autism launch seminar for carers & professionals
National charity for children and young people with autism ‘Ambitious About Autism’ are hosting a seminar in June for carers, parents and professionals for preparing…
People with a learning disability design ‘quality checks’ for NHS
People with a learning disability are being asked to contribute to new tests which will help improve NHS services ranging from dentistry to acute care.…
Curves bring comfort with this new Matrix Basin
"This washbasin has been designed to help people who really need it" New from Pressalit Care for 2016 is an ergonomically designed wash basin –…