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  • TGA STRONGBACK SELF-PROPEL WHEELCHAIR LAUNCH DELIVERS SUCCESS AT TRADE DAYS 2017

    • October 13, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: Exhibitions, Healthcare News, Industry News, Members News
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    TGA, a specialist supplier of mobility scooters and wheelchairs to the trade, has generated significant interest at Trade Days with the launch of its new Swiss-designed self-propel StrongBack wheelchair at Trade Days (Stand TDB8, 8-9th October, NEC). The new self-propel wheelchair from TGA is the latest version of the award-winning ergonomic StrongBack which encompasses a

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  • Get wise to AAC Services

    • October 13, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: Healthcare News, Industry News
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    Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is the term used to describe various methods of communication that are used to get around problems with ordinary speech. AAC includes simple systems such as picture, gestures and pointing, as well as more complex techniques involving powerful computer technology. Some kinds of AAC are actually part of everyday communication,

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  • Get Wise to flying with a disability

    • October 13, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: Healthcare News, Industry News
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    Planning a holiday or travel as a disabled person or with a disabled family member can seem challenging. The question asked when it comes to offering travel options for people with disabilities or injuries is ‘how can travel change to positively benefit people’s lives and increase their independence?’ BHTA are working in partnership with QEF’s

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  • TGA WHILL Ambassador Lamin wins Gold and Silver at 2017 Invictus Games

    • September 28, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: Industry News, Members News
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    Lamin Manneh, 40, from Manchester, disabled war hero and WHILL Powerchair Ambassador for TGA, has won Shotput Gold and Discus Silver at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada. Lamin’s official results: Shotput Gold, 7.53m. Discus Silver, 20.65m. He will also be competing in Sitting Volleyball, Rowing and Archery during The Invictus Games. Lamin is

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  • BHTA Lifetime Achievers Lunch 11th September 2017

    • September 13, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: BHTA Centenary, BHTA Events, Healthcare News
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    As part of the BHTA Centenary celebrations we brought together previous Lifetime Achiever Award Winners to acknowledge their contribution to the healthcare industry.  Each member attending received a specially produced paperweight to celebrate 100 years of BHTA at the lunch held in the House of Lords. Our event was hosted by Baroness Tanni -Grey Thompson

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  • Uplifting campaign to tackle unnecessary ambulance call outs

    • September 5, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: Healthcare News, Industry News, Members News
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    Mangar Health is working with CCGs and Health Boards across the UK to highlight the impact of inappropriate ambulance call outs to care homes, currently costing the NHS £50 million annually. The #UpLiftingCare campaign was launched by Mangar Health after ambulance trusts reported an unprecedented demand on their services to lift uninjured residents living in

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  • BHTA Stairlift teams stepping out for Steptember

    • September 5, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: BHTA Events, Members News
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      Team 1st Choice Stairlifts starting #Steptember @1stChoiceStairs Alastair Gibbs strikes a pose for #Steptember @alistairlift Companion Stairlift team #Steptember @companionlifts Companion Stairlift Team Carl Jones – Handicare Left to right – Carolyn Kilburn, Darren Newberry, Danielle Broadbent, Scott Everard, Jake Wills, Peter Childs, Oliver Kilburn, Sarah Sutcliffe, David Harrison, Tom Broph. Companion Stairlift Team.

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  • Steptember is here. Start your steps challenge today

    • September 1, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: BHTA Events, Members News
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    BHTA Stairlift section launch their Steptember challenge today. BHTA members will be walking 10,000 steps every day for the month of September. By the end of the month participants will have walked at least 300,000 steps (approximately 150 miles) All the monies raised will be donated to SCOPE www.scope.org.uk – SCOPE is a charity that exists

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  • BHTA Launch New Pressure Ulcer Paper 1st September 2017

    • August 30, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: Healthcare News, Section Paper Launch
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    In the UK, around 400,000 individuals develop a new Pressure Ulcer annually. The cost to the NHS is in the range of £2.6 billion and this is rising all the time. It is estimated that one in five hospital inpatients has a Pressure Ulcer (Clark et al,2004)5 – this represents at least 20,000 hospital patients

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  • BBC Rogue Traders investigation leads to ‘Arise Mobility’ resigning from BHTA prior to disciplinary hearing.

    • August 16, 2017
    • Posted by: BHTA
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    A company facing a disciplinary hearing tomorrow (Thursday 17th August) over allegations of practices such as cold calling potential customers has resigned from the BHTA (British Healthcare Trades Association). ‘Arise Mobility’ was featured in a BBC Watch Dog ‘Rogue Traders’ programme broadcast on 12th July. The programme questioned the company in relation to evidence about

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