Sarah Clarke, Author at Access and Mobility Professional

Government boosts support for disabled jobseekers

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on April 13, 2021

An additional 315 Disability Employment Advisors (DEA) will be placed jobcentres across the UK by May 2021, bringing the total number to 1,115.

Direct Healthcare Group ranked 1st in Sunday Times profit growth list

Business Financials Intelligence Solutions Studies by Sarah Clarke on April 13, 2021

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The news comes after a landmark year for the pressure care manufacturer, which has trebled its sales and made four acquisitions.

New partnership to ‘transform’ home deliveries for customers with disabilities

Business Solutions Strategy by Sarah Clarke on April 12, 2021

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Using HelloDone’s AI technology, customers receiving a delivery through DHL Parcel UK can now update their driver about accessibility requirements for pick up and drop offs.

Doro partners with giffgaff to donate phones to isolated seniors

Business Business Practice Solutions Strategy Technology by Sarah Clarke on April 12, 2021

The initiative forms part of a wider push to deliver 2,000 phones to isolated seniors across regions spanning the UK, Germany, France and the Nordic countries.

‘Landmark’ survey to inform councils of need for Changing Places facilities

Bathrooms Intelligence Solutions Surveys by Sarah Clarke on April 8, 2021

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Muscular Dystrophy UK describes the survey as the biggest consultation to date for users of Changing Places facilities and their families.

Opera launches new rotating chair bed range to encourage independence

Bedroom Solutions by Sarah Clarke on April 8, 2021

The new Rotobed can be transformed from a lying position to an upright chair, whilst supporting the user in a smooth motion.

New government office created to drive improvement of nation’s health

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on April 7, 2021

The government said the office will tackle the top preventable risk factors causing death and ill health in the UK, by designing, implementing and tracking delivery policy.

RCOT urges government to reopen National Booking System for non-NHS care staff vaccines

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on April 7, 2021

The decision to close the booking system means that occupational therapists who are not employed by an NHS organisation will not be able to book their vaccine.

New chair joins Blackwood to expand use of tech to support independent living

Appointments People Solutions Technology by Sarah Clarke on April 6, 2021

The new chair has pledged to continue Blackwood’s approach to transforming the lives of people with disabilities and older people, particularly through the use of technology.

Prosthetics and orthotics leaders appointed as chair and vice chair of BHTA sections

Appointments People by Sarah Clarke on April 6, 2021

The CEO of Ability Matters Group and director of Taycare Medical have joined BHTA as the new chair and vice chair of its Orthotics and Prosthetics sections.

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