Mobility News
Man spends 9 extra months in hospital due to rejection of funding for stairlift
28th August 2013
The Morrice family have voiced their anger after an application for a disability grant to have a stairlift installed in the family home was rejected
Two million over-65s planning to sell home to fund retirement
28th August 2013
Research carried out by Prudential has found that over a quarter of retired homeowners plan to sell their homes
Stairlift fundraising keeps up spirits of man involved in accident
28th August 2013
Although Anh Tuan Nguyen's accident has changed his life forever, he is finding new ways to adapt his daily routine to live life to the full
Age UK survey reveals gardening is the favourite pastime of over-65s
22nd August 2013
Research marking the launch of Age UK’s Living Your Way campaign has revealed that gardening, walking and reading the newspaper are the little pleasures that older people most enjoy in life.
Roadmap outlined for £3.8bn integrated health and social care fund
21st August 2013
The Local Government Association and NHS England have unveiled how £3.8 billion of funding will integrate the health and social care system
Stairlift delay causes frustration for housebound woman
21st August 2013
A couple are waiting for the council to add a stairlift to their home and have taken their story to journalists to highlight their urgent need
The Mobility Roadshow celebrates 30th anniversary
19th August 2013
The Mobility Roadshow was held in Telford from 27th-29th June this year, marking the 30th anniversary of the event
Date announced for the 2014 OT Practice Conference
16th August 2013
The Occupational Therapy Practice has announced the date of its annual conference for 2014. The highly anticipated event will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Gatwick, on 21st March 2014 and hundreds of people are sure to turn up to be updated on the developments of the occupational therapy sector.
