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Bob Farrell, Vice President, Solution Delivery & Accessibility, Applause A new survey from Applause, which specialises in digital quality, has revealed that 84 percent of organisations say that digital accessibility is a priority, but only one-third of respondents engage with disabled people in digital accessibility efforts. Applause’s fifth annual ‘State of Digital Quality in…

A free to join webinar taking place this month will spotlight vital sustainable innovation while inspiring NHS Scotland staff in the drive to meet net zero ambitions with fresh ideas. Formal health service partner InnoScot Health will host the educational session on 29 May entitled ‘A net zero tomorrow: innovating for a more sustainable…

The University of Stirling is leading on research which will identify current and future needs to help people live independently in Scotland. A group of housing bodies has commissioned the research, which will consider what is needed to fund and support aids and adaptations for older and disabled people. Professor of Social Policy Vikki…

Housing professionals, local authorities, and care providers have the chance to learn about how they can deliver smarter and more effective housing adaptations at a free CPD-accredited event next month. PROCare will host its next CPD and Product Learning Day at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham, on 10 June 2025. Taking place from 9.30am to…

Virgin Media O2 and Telecare Cardiff, which provides services on behalf of Cardiff Council, have launched a new trial that will support people who use telecare devices in and around Cardiff to safely and easily move to digital landline services. The project, carried out in collaboration with telecare advisory body TEC Services Association (TSA),…

WHO/Europe has introduced a new data dashboard on the European Health Information Gateway, providing streamlined access to information and evidence related to assistive technology (AT) policies and services. The tool enables users to explore country-specific data and emerging trends, supporting stakeholders in gaining a clearer understanding of the AT landscape across Europe and fostering…

Foundations and The Occupational Therapy Service are now offering in-house Trusted DFG Assessor Training for local authorities, home improvement agencies, and housing associations. This builds on Foundations’ open course dates for Trusted DFG Assessor Training, after which the organisation received lots of enquiries to deliver the training in-house for a large cohort of learners.…

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has announced that its Chief Executive, Kathryn Smith, received her Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal at a prestigious investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on 13 May 2025. Kathryn was awarded the honour for Services to Social Care in His Majesty The…