Published 2010
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Local innovations in wheelchair and seating services
Publisher: Department of Health
Date Published: December 2010
Synopsis: This document aims to support primary care trusts and local wheelchair service managers in their commissioning and delivery of wheelchair and seating services, by capturing current examples of local innovations that improve quality in wheelchair commissioning and delivery. -
Impact of Whizz-Kidz' support to primary care trusts
Publisher: Frontier Economics Europe
Date Published: October 2010
Synopsis: Frontier Economics Europe report on the financial savings and improvements of Whizz-Kidz’ work with primary care trusts to improve wheelchair provision. -
Consultation on proposed changes to laws governing powered mobility vehicles
Publisher: Department for Transport
Date Published: October 2010
Synopsis: The Department for Transport (DfT) published its consultation with the aim to seek views on proposed changes to the legislation covering powered mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs (referred to as “invalid carriages” in The Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations 1988). -
Get Moving – the case for effective wheelchair services
Publisher: Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
Date Published: June 2010
Synopsis:The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign publication shows that many wheelchair and equipment services are not meeting the needs of individuals with neuromuscular conditions. -
Modernising Scientific Careers: The England Action Plan
Publisher: Department of Health
Date Published: March 2010
Synopsis:The England Action Plan sets out how implementation will be achieved by working with strategic health authorities and other key stakeholders to ensure a phased approach. -
Modernising Scientific Careers: A UK way forward
Publisher: Department of Health
Date Published: February 2010
Synopsis: The document informs key stakeholders of the strategy for the development of a healthcare science workforce and their education and training, as initially outlined in A High Quality Workforce.