Mobility News
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
New Health+Care show draws thousands of visitors
24th June 2013
A new healthcare event was hailed a success last week after it was visited by thousands of people interested in the future of healthcare
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.
Major review of emergency care confirmed by health secretary
6th June 2013
The Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, has announced a widespread and fundamental review of the UK's troubled emergency care system
Risk of joint disease can be slashed by statin use
5th June 2013
Research has concluded that the risk of developing arthritis can be reduced simply by the taking of everyday cholesterol-lowering statins
Moderate exercise said to improve symptoms of painful disorder
4th June 2013
A paper has recently been published which suggests that moderate exercise does not make pain worse in people who have fibromyalgia.
