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€23m funding for home adaptations will ensure people in Ireland continue to live independently
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the Republic of Ireland has announced €23 million funding for local authorities to carry out adaptations, extensions, and other improvements to their existing social housing stock. This Disabled Persons Grant will ensure homes are adapted to allow older and disabled people…
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Spending Review: Key points for the assistive tech sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves Yesterday (11 June 2025), Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves presented her Spending Review to Parliament. The Spending Review 2025 sets departmental budgets for day‑to‑day spending until 2028‑29 and until 2029‑30 for capital investment, which is referred to as the Spending Review period. Below,…
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LGA calls for urgent increase in number of council-employed OTs to achieve government health goals
Ahead of the Spending Review today, the Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for urgent action to boost the number of occupational therapists (OTs) employed by councils to increase community wellbeing, promote independence, and achieve government health goals. Currently only seven percent of OTs work in councils, though if this…
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Mobility aid return scheme helps Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust save £70k each year
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is calling on the local community to return unused mobility aids, including crutches and Zimmer frames, to help ensure patients have access to essential support for their recovery. Thousands of mobility equipment items are handed out by the trust to help patients to recover…
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고용노동부, “기술이 선사한 장애인의 새로운 일상!” 제20회 보조공학기기 박람회에서 만나다! – 코리아타임뉴스
고용노동부, “기술이 선사한 장애인의 새로운 일상!” 제20회 보조공학기기 박람회에서 만나다! 코리아타임뉴스
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Case study: Personalised LEGO prosthetic fitted by specialist enablement centre helps Tobi thrive
The Portsmouth Enablement Centre, which is run by Steeper Group in partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University (PHU) NHS Trust, is helping people with limb loss gain independence and confidence by creating bespoke prosthetic limbs. A specialist team at the centre works with patients to personalise the design and finish of…