Guest article: Integrating technology could better protect vulnerable people from extreme weather
The UK Government recently published its guidance for social care providers on protecting vulnerable people before and during hot weather. Dawn Watson, Lead Clinical Application…
Occupational health and wellbeing solutions provider celebrates 25th anniversary
An occupational health and wellbeing solutions provider is celebrating its 25th anniversary of successfully providing its services to employers across the UK to keep staff…
Assistive technologies showcased to local authority’s residents at TEC roadshows
Sefton Council’s technology-enabled care (TEC) solutions team showcased a range of assistive technology that residents can use to remain independent at home after its first…
£182m boost in Wales to support independent living and reduce pressures on health and social care services
Welsh Government Climate Change Minister Julie James has announced a new £182 million fund to provide specialist housing and accommodation across Wales, stating: “A decent…
Councils respond to £2 billion social care funding spending rules
Cllr Linda Thomas, Vice Chair of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, has responded to the Government framework published on the 31st March 2017,…
Glass half full? New research highlights link between mindset and outcome of diabetic ulcers
By Simon Jackson, MD at Frontier Medical Group It’s no secret in the healthcare industry that a patient's mental state is often directly affected by…
NHS release new toolkit as part of a Commitment to Carers
"The NHS must do everything it can to help end a situation where carers are twice as likely to suffer from ill health as non-carers."…
NRS Healthcare supports the mental wellbeing of older people during #SilverWeek2016
Throughout their 69 year history, the NRS Healthcare team have been supporting the physical needs of older people by offering innovative equipment to help them…
New evidence points to adaptation savings
"Using this strategic, joined-up approach, a comparatively small capital expenditure can deliver major revenue savings" Following the Government announcement of an almost doubling of funding…
Chubb Community Care to showcase Assistive Technology at telehealthcare event
Chubb Community Care, a leading provider of technologies and solutions to support independent living, will exhibit its range of technology enabled care solutions (TECS) at…