NHS

People with temporary mobility problems should not have to purchase wheelchairs privately and should have quick access to them on the NHS, suggests Labour minister

Buying wheelchairs privately ‘is a struggle’ and an approved provider list of industry firms as well as potential NHS sanctioning could help protect vulnerable users, argues new report

E-commerce strategy based on acquiring purchasing power over time and a new partnership with a steel manufacturer arms South West mobility distributor against internet challenge

Trusts want smaller businesses to put in for tenders on things like equipment maintenance services and invite local firms to come and meet NHS buyers next month

Health minister says freight solutions, buffer stocks and warehousing are all being considered to ensure sturdy NHS supply chain in event of no-deal Brexit

Tends of thousands of wheelchair users in Britain offered more financial help to purchase high-end equipment from the market’s private providers

Training to educate NHS and care staff on when people need more accessible information and when to make adjustments to improve support for people with learning disabilities

Digital checks and mobile devices help reduce risk of falls in patients in hospitals across the country