Influential coalition calls on public to back better home proposals for elderly and disabled people
The Housing Made for Everyone (HoME) coalition is calling for the public to back its…
EquipU and DLF launch online self-assessment tool to help users choose appropriate mobility aids
A collaborative venture involving seven health and social care partners in central Scotland has led…
RCOT raises occupational therapy career profile with new diversity campaign
As part of Occupational Therapy Week 2020, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has…
New commission to explore how assistive tech and social care can be better integrated
Senior woman with female caregiver Two national care bodies have joined forces to make recommendations…
BHTA makes clear the ‘essential’ status of mobility sector & the need for retailers during lockdown
Dr Simon Festing, CEO of the British Healthcare Trades Association The British Healthcare Trades Association…
Charity calls on government as discriminatory employment practices against disabled people rise
A new study has revealed the impact coronavirus has had on employment among disabled people,…
Scottish housing provider awarded £430k to carry out vital home adaptations
Fanchea Kelly, Chief Executive at Blackwood Blackwood Housing and Care has been awarded funding that…
Free webinar to discuss challenges and opportunities around assistive tech for disabled people
On Friday 30 October at 2pm, Leonard Cheshire is hosting a free webinar event to…
The Hydration Foundation gains Lottery funding to prevent dehydration in vulnerable people
The Hydration Foundation has been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to…
Whizz-Kidz launch ‘Business Alliance’ to bring businesses together for young wheelchair users
Whizz-Kidz has launched a new membership programme that will bring companies together to champion young…