October is National Sensory Awareness Month. Sensory Processing or Sensory Integration refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses.  Sensory Processing Disorder is when the nervous system does not organise and respond appropriately...Read In Full...

As the annual NHS Confederation and exhibition gets under way, chief executive Mike Farrar warns that the NHS must win public backing for long-term radical changes to healthcare services or the care of patients will be put at risk. Read more:Read In Full...

Imagine using a portable hoist – usually used to lift people in and out of beds or baths – to lift engines out of cars in a garage. Sounds improbable? This is just one example of loaned and unwanted community support equipment being used inappropriately despite being desperately required by...Read In Full...

Touchscreen phones with remote monitoring capabilities will be offered to NHS Somerset patients with chronic lung disease, heart disease and diabetes. NHS Somerset has begun rolling out telehealth equipment to thousands of its patients as part of a scheme that will allow them to monitor long-term health conditions...Read In Full...

This event will be a great opportunity for service providers, charities and local disability equipment traders to get together to act as an information point to disabled and older people across the County. The aim of the fair is to give people the chance to ask questions,...Read In Full...

Health Minister Simon Burns explains how better care and listening to patients about their experience of care can result in the NHS having to spend less money. In his latest blog, the minister highlights the work being done by South East Essex Community Healthcare to improve care...Read In Full...

O2 Health launches Help at Hand, the UK’s first telecare service built around mobile technology. In a major step forward for the care industry, Help at Hand expands telecare support beyond the boundaries of the home giving people with long term conditions the freedom, reassurance and...Read In Full...

Money saved through NHS efficiencies is being reinvested into services, facilities and equipment, the Department of Health has announced. Of the £330m found, £72m will go towards urgent care facilities, including new operating theatres in East Lancashire and Hillingdon, an upgrade for St Helier Hospital and...Read In Full...

The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) today publishes its Report on the implementation of the right of disabled people to independent living in the context of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) which was ratified by the UK in 2009. The...Read In Full...

A target of delivering between £15bn and £20bn in efficiency savings over the next four years has been set by the new operating framework for the NHS. The announcement of the Whole System Demonstrator (WSD) results in early December 2011 highlighted that telehealth provides a unique opportunity to make significant...Read In Full...

Veritas are delighted to announce we are now able to supply an extensive range of assistive technology, telecare, disability, rehabilitation, mobility and daily living aids at discounted rates. Our comprehensive catalogue is currently being published and our website is in the process of being updated.  Read In Full...

The truly inspirational Major Phil Packer MBE begins his latest BRIT Challenge, we wish Phil all the best for his venture, walking 2012 miles around Britain raising awareness and sponsorship in his efforts to build a Centre for Inspirational Excellence  for young people facing adversity. Phil launched his...Read In Full...

What can the NHS learn from experience at the US Veterans Health Administration? Read more:Read In Full...

Paul Burstow the Minister for Care Services has reaffirmed his commitment to 3millionlives at a parliamentary reception event on 19 January 2012 which celebrated the work of the whole system demonstrator programme.  He confirmed the approach to delivery of telehealth and telecare, and launched an agreement between...Read In Full...

Patients across the country will benefit as the NHS receives a cash injection of up to £100 million to boost services in their communities, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The Department of Health is providing up to £100 million in additional funding...Read In Full...

We are delighted to be presenting and exhibiting at the Assist UK Conference - Positioning Yourself for the Future.  This event is to be held on Friday the 20th January at the Heritage Motor Centre, Warwickshire. To book your place at the Conference register at Read In Full...

David Cameron has ordered health and social care services to be brought together in order to benefit patients in a move which government advisers are calling the NHS's most urgent overhaul. At the moment, health and social care – the help given mainly to old or disabled patients...Read In Full...

The Department of Health is making an extra £150 million available to local authorities to help people leave hospital more quickly and receive care at home, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The extra money will be spent on social care so that people can get settled...Read In Full...

Veritas are delighted to announce and welcome the arrival of Mr Kerry Maddison MBE to the team.  A PRINCE 2 Practitioner and currently studying for a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Foundation Certificate, Kerry brings a wealth of Project Management skills to the organisation.Read In Full...

Politicians from all parties have been urged to work together to find a way to overhaul the "failing" social care system in England. Cross-party talks about the care given to the elderly and disabled failed in 2010 but will start again this month. In an open letter, charities, faith-based...Read In Full...