Sarah Sarsby

1 week ago | attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby

On 2 May 2025, the UK Government formally began its independent commission into adult social care, chaired by Baroness Louise Casey, with the publication of its terms of reference. The commission aims to reform adult social care through a two-phase approach. Phase 1 (medium term), reporting in 2026, will outline a plan to implement a National Care Service.

2 weeks ago | attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has launched the Accessible Games Initiative, a cross-industry effort to provide people with clear information about the accessibility features available in video games. The Accessible Games Initiative was developed by five founding member companies: Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America, and Ubisoft. Additional companies have now joined the initiative, including Amazon Games, Riot Games, Square Enix, and Warner Bros. Games.

2 weeks ago | attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby

Local authorities are missing out on opportunities to prevent ill-health and boost independence and wellbeing because they are struggling to make the investment case for proactive and preventative care services, according to a commission established to explore the issue. Led by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and the TEC Services Association (TSA), the commission has heard from more than 50 social care leaders at councils across the UK.

2 weeks ago | attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby

Specialist wheelchair supplier RHealthcare has launched its latest wheelchair, the Dash 200 HD Plus, which is now available to purchase. The new wheelchair boasts a 26-inch-wide seat and user weight of 225kg. It is engineered with a larger frame and reinforced components to meet the needs of users who require additional space and support without compromising comfort or manoeuvrability.

2 weeks ago | attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby

A “transformative” pressure care solution, called Tidewave, which gently and continuously moves the user in harmony with their support surface, is now available in the UK. Tidewave is a pressure care mattress that automatically turns patients prone to pressure ulcers. According to medtech company Tidewave Medical, the developer of Tidewave, it is the world’s first continuous movement system.