No Disabled Facilities Grant increase for local authorities as £505m confirmed for 2020-21
The Department of Health and Social Care has informed local authority chief executives that £505m…
Study reveals vital role Handyperson Services play in keeping people living independently
A new report emphasising the pivotal role council-commissioned Handyperson Services play in keeping vulnerable people…
Research reveals big potential for social care providers to enhance services with assistive tech
New research by national charity HfT has identified that social care organisations are yet to…
£14m to roll out rapid response teams as seven sites develop NHS urgent community care standards
As the NHS shifts its focus to community health services in a bid to reduce…
Last chance for mobility firms to bid on these public sector contracts as February deadlines near
To keep mobility and access specialists informed about the upcoming public sector tender deadlines set…
Local authorities to receive additional £4.5 million to fund digital adult social care projects
The Department of Health and Social Care is aiming to bridge the technology gap between…
Over 12,000 people with hidden disabilities register for extended Blue Badge scheme
According to new figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT), 12,299 people have been…
Retailer Spotlight Revisited: Warrington Disability Partnership
A bigger store to match the charity's big ambitions It will not come as news…
Over 300,000 disabled children still at risk by unlawful blocks on vital disability equipment states report
New data shared by Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has revealed that more than…
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…