Mobility News
Independent report suggests that healthcare assistants should be trained
15th July 2013
An independent review has recommended that all healthcare assistants and social care support workers be given basic training
Programme announced for Naidex Scotland 2013
10th July 2013
The programme for Scotland's biggest disability, rehabilitation and homecare event was announced this week
Clinical Commissioning Groups to design housing support services
8th July 2013
A survey by the National Housing Federation has revealed that 70% of GPs think that housing support services are crucial for patient health
Jeremy Hunt announces named clinicians to be assigned to older patients
8th July 2013
The health secretary announced that a new initiative will see older people have a named carer assigned to them following hospital admission
Fujitsu and Irish research centres to develop independent living aid
3rd July 2013
The project will focus on creating an innovative falls risk management platform using previous research into ICT solutions
Charity calls for more government support in later life
2nd July 2013
A charity that provides relationship support in the UK has made a number of recommendations to ensure that people feel supported in old age.
More help needed for older people with disabilities says study
1st July 2013
Research into the attendance allowance has suggested that more needs to be done to help older people who live at home with a disability
Introduction of nationwide PIP assessments begins
30th June 2013
The government's controversial Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) system of assessing disability has come into force across England
