Dancing elderly couple design selected to reframe how older people are viewed in society
A fun image of two elderly people dancing across a road has been chosen as…
Whizz-Kidz boss Ruth Owen OBE to join Leonard Cheshire as new CEO in 2021
After 16 years as the CEO of disabled children’s charity Whizz-Kidz, Ruth Owen OBE has…
Telehealth implemented across NHS Trust and care homes after trial showed “impressive” results
An NHS Trust and two care homes have been harnessing the power of technology enabled…
Push to healthcare and social care integration with new standards
NHS Digital has unveiled new standards for integrating key health and social care information that…
BHTA publishes new guide about PWBs and using the funding to purchase wheelchairs privately
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has published a new guide for users about Personal…
Mobility scooter permit scheme introduced at Northern Rail for safe and accessible travel
After a successful trial, a new mobility scooter permit scheme has been rolled out across…
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…
Nationwide lockdown in March saw up to 80% of retailers cease trading temporarily, report finds
The Local Data Company has published a new report exploring the impact of the extremely…
State of play results: Mobility retailers determined to remain available but tough winter ahead
With per cent keeping their showrooms open and 85 per cent continuing to work in…
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…