Care England warns of £1.4bn cut from care workers’ pay caused by frozen tax thresholds
Care England, the body for independent providers of adult social care, has published new analysis…
Government unveils £15bn ‘Warm Homes’ plan to reduce energy bills and make homes warmer
Families across the country will see lower energy bills as a result of the UK Government’s comprehensive plan to upgrade the…
Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people
Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul…
Authorities in tourist destinations crack down on how and where mobility scooters can be used
Travellers heading abroad with mobility scooters are being warned that a relaxing holiday could quickly…
Eligibility for disabled parking bays to extend to people who are of state pension age
The UK Government has confirmed that local councils have the power to designate parking bays…
£50m boost to help thousands more disabled and older people live independently at home
Thousands more older people and people with disabilities will be able to adapt their homes…
UK Government launches consultation into laws around powered mobility devices
The Department for Transport has launched a 12-week consultation to help modernise laws around powered…
New MHRA Health Institution Exemption guidance supports hospitals to manufacture new devices
Patients across England, Wales and Scotland could benefit from updated guidance on the Health Institution Exemption published…
InnoScot Health welcomes Scottish university partnerships to strengthen healthcare innovation
Formal NHS Scotland partner InnoScot Health has stated that it welcomes a raft of new…
APPG welcomes Lord Hunt’s call for a national wheelchair and community equipment strategy
The APPG for Access to Disability Equipment has stated that it is grateful to Lord…