New informative guide for wheelchair users on how to access PWBs
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has published a new guide for users about Personal Wheelchair Budgets (PWBs) and how they form part of their…
Innovative COVID-safe electric wheelchair awarded £175k government funding
A pioneering electric wheelchair from Centaur Robotics, designed to enable social distancing and built with COVID-resistant materials, has been awarded a UK government grant of…
CASE STUDY: Bespoke attachments help wheelchair users push a pram with ease and enjoy days out
A clever adaptation from powerchair specialist Precision Rehab is helping two wheelchair users push their baby in a pram, by providing them with bespoke wheelchair…
“Game-changing” robotic arm could help paediatric wheelchair users easily perform daily tasks
Credit: Intel An innovative new research project has begun that aims to create an affordable wheelchair-mounted robotic arm to help paediatric wheelchair users easily perform…
Let’s get it clear: Using bad language
Lap belts - Restraint seat belt vs pelvic positioning belt Our language tells us a lot about how we see the world. Use the wrong…
Let’s get it clear: It’s been ‘Crash Tested’! So what?
You may see in a manufacturer’s literature that their product has been ‘Crash Tested’. It is important to understand there is no one crash test,…
“Inequality crisis” in the workplace as survey shows over a quarter of UK offices don’t have sufficient access for wheelchair users
A new survey, which went out to more than 1,000 workers across the UK, has revealed that 27 percent of offices don’t have sufficient access…
The OT’s Perspective: What’s the occasion?
An Occupational Therapist’s perspective on helping clients choose the right wheelchairs for occasional use… I’ve written extensively about walking aids in the past and I’m…
New wheelchair service provider certification available to healthcare professionals
The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) has announced a new online certification called Basic Wheelchair Service Provider. It is intended for clinicians, technicians, students…
Councillors try out Cheltenham streets in a wheelchair to experience the difficulties disabled people face first-hand
Disabled Cheltenham residents campaigning for more accessible streets challenged councillors to explore Cheltenham in a wheelchair, trying out some of the most difficult routes. Dave…