NHS INITIATIVE TO REDUCE ADMISSIONS BY 2500 A new NHS initiative will aim to ensure faster diagnosis for people with brain and nerve conditions and reduce hundreds of emergency admissions a year. The NHS and seven charities, including the MS Society and Parkinson’s UK, have produced a
toolkit to help local services improve care for people with multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s. Experts hope it will avoid up to 2,500 emergency admissions to hospital each year and save up to £10 million which can be reinvested into the health care system. Genevieve Edwards, director of external affairs at the MS
Society, said: “This is an incredible opportunity to develop better services for progressive neurological conditions in England. Multiple sclerosis is relentless, painful and disabling, and a lack of standards for people’s care has been a major barrier to improvement. By providing clear guidance on what services can improve, and how, this toolkit can make a real difference and unlock the timely, joined up, and holistic support people deserve. We’re looking forward to working with commissioners to achieve this, and seeing the impact.”
point possible. As well as having the information readily available on the website, the Home Lift Experts has its own customer service, building and installation specialists to guide end users every step of the way. Having assisted a client with making their decision on what would best suit their needs, occupational therapists can be reassured that selecting a lift from this site will result in a thorough, step-by-step approach to installing one. homeliftexperts.co.uk
NEW RESOURCE FOR OTS A new home lift comparison website has been launched which can help provide guidance to OT professionals to help support their clients in making the right choice. The Home Lift Experts website (homeliftexperts.co.uk) shows a range of the most popular domestic lifts available on the market. Their team of specialists can take into consideration budget, the
aesthetic style required if it is for a classic or contemporary home, for example, and if multi-floor access is required. The Home Lift Experts can also help assist on the right size of lift if a wheelchair or walking frame is required. In terms of cost, the home lifts are priced differently depending on the requirements and installation, but the site aims to provide the best price
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