Mobility News
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
BHTA shows support for new Trading Standards Institute scheme
27th June 2013
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) announced this week that it is supporting a new scheme which aims to strengthen industry self-regulation in the UK. As the largest and oldest healthcare association in the UK, the support of the BHTA is sure to encourage further support for this scheme.
Project in the West Midlands hopes to prevent risk of falling
25th June 2013
A project has identified that a spectrum of interventions are necessary to ensure that people are supported at home in terms of falling
New commission could see merging of health and social care
24th June 2013
A new commission has been launched by the King's Fund which will be undertaking an investigation into the future of health and social care
British Healthcare and Independent Living Design Awards launched
17th June 2013
The BHTA's British Healthcare Awards and Independent Living Design Awards were launched earlier this month
Groups welcome health minister's commitment towards home care
17th June 2013
Lamb will be meeting with a number of home care providers to discuss how changes can be practically and quickly put into place
Family financial help for UK retirees lags behind Europe
12th June 2013
A new study which has not yet been released into the public domain but has been seen by The Telegraph indicates that affluent families in Britain are much less willing to offer comprehensive financial help to their elderly relatives than their peers in other European countries such as France and Italy.
