Carers UK responds to CQC’s ‘State of Care’ report with a call for investment in social care and community support
Emily Holzhausen OBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Carers UK Responding to the Care Quality Commission's recent report about the state of health…
Government announces £76 million funding to make homes accessible for disabled and vulnerable people
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced an extra £76 million of yearly funding to makes homes more accessible to people and enable…
UK Government releases assistive technology guide to inform people about what it is and safe use
On 8th August, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released an assistive technology guide to outline what it is, examples of devices, safety…
Charity’s report outlines lack of access to mobility equipment is leading to isolation
After conducting extensive research, the British Red Cross is calling on the UK Government to introduce a statutory duty for the provision of short-term wheelchairs,…
New assistive technology fund to support disabled people work
The UK Government has announced a new tech fund to ensure disabled people can benefit from the latest advances in technology as part of Access…