Norfolk County Council pilot uses algorithm to identify those at risk of falling
New technology is being used by Norfolk County Council across the county to help prevent…
UK patients set to have faster access to innovative medical technologies via new £10m pathway
The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) pilot has been launched, supported by £10 million UK…
Local Government Association reports concern of fraudsters exploiting digital switchover
The Local Government Association, which represents councils, has warned that criminals are exploiting the analogue…
DHSC seeks views about regulations mandating the disclosure of industry payments
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a consultation that aims to…
UK Government unveils extra £50m for local authorities to spend on vital home adaptations
The UK Government has unveiled an extra £50 million for home adaptations, which will be…
Scottish First Minister pledges pay increase for care service staff up to at least £12 an hour
Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, has made a new pledge to private and voluntary…
Tunstall Healthcare supports council’s at-home care technology service network transition
Sefton Careline, the at-home care technology service from Sefton Council, is transitioning to a Software…
BHTA calls on UK Government to remove VAT levied on life-saving public access defibrillators
A new national campaign led by the British Healthcare Trades Association and supported by MPs…
BBC investigation reveals local authority budgets face a £33m deficit by 2026
A BBC investigation has revealed the ‘black hole’ in local authority budgets continues to…
Stoke-on-Trent City Council adopts new strategy to help older people live at home for longer
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to adopt an important new strategy that will help older…