Mobility News
Government needs to do more for elderly rural communities
24th July 2013
A study by the charity Age UK has revealed that daily life can be particularly difficult for older people who live in rural communities | Handicare News
1 in 8 people to benefit from government's elderly care cap
19th July 2013
The government has recently announced that the £72,000 cap on elderly care costs will help 1 in 8 elderly people in the UK.
Initiative that helps older people live at home shows signs of success
17th July 2013
Care services in Scotland are reportedly making great progress in shifting the care environment for older people away from hospitals.
Trade Days participants to be awarded 'Show Founder' status
16th July 2013
Organisers of Trade Days have announced that companies who show their support for the show will be given 'Show Founder' status.
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
