Comment: Understanding what support is available, including telecare and telehealth, and how to seek it this Carers Rights Day
With an estimated seven million unpaid carers in the UK according to the Carers UK…
Comment: Why the bathroom is key to maintaining independence in the home
According to the Department for Communities and Local Government, almost two million households in England…
Comment: Will National Living Wage rise to £10.50 by 2024 damage the mobility retail sector?
With the Conservative’s pledging to raise the National Minimum Wage from the current rate of…
Comment: The importance of technology and innovations in helping people with dementia remain independent
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare There has been a trend of companies…
Comment: Public sector is in need of major leadership training
Angus Long, Owner of Impression Marketing Reflecting on a recent report highlighting that, due to…
Comment: Should the industry be surprised a petition has started to review mobility scooter regulations?
After accidents involving mobility scooters resulted in the hospitalisation of two elderly grandmothers, family members…
Comment: Leonard Cheshire Chief Executive warns of no relief for disabled tourists
With a recent study suggesting that more than seven in 10 disabled people have had…
Comment: Not on your Alexa… why Amazon’s partnership with the NHS is “shiny quick fix”
Recently, the Department of Health announced a new partnership between Amazon and the NHS, enabling…
Comment: Could Blue Badges for mental health conditions negatively impact those with mobility needs?
Following the government’s announcement to extend the Blue Badge scheme to include hidden disabilities, lifelong…
Guest article: 20 years of THIIS
In April 1999, some rather key historical events took place. A Neil Jenkins conversion following…