Last Updated on 06/11/2023 by Sarah Sarsby
As the UK’s industry representative for assistive technology in the health & social care sector (H&SC), the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) and its members are committed to helping people live healthier, more independent lives. Our member-companies do this by providing safe, effective, and environmentally responsible technologies – the right products and services, at the right time, and the right value.
Like other products powered by rechargeable batteries, mobility scooters, powered wheelchairs, and homelifts increasingly feature Lithium Battery (Li Batt) technology. BHTA has been asked by its members to highlight safe practices for use, maintenance, and disposal of Li Batts.
Working with industry, policy-makers, and environmental advisors, BHTA is assembling B2B guidance for each of the participants in the Li Batt lifecycle – manufacturers, distributors, and retailers[i]. Given Li Batts’ unique health & safety and environmental risks, however, we are publishing immediately this B2C guidance for retailers to provide to consumers.
[i] This guidance will comprise five parts; the first two will support assistive technology companies that make, sell, or use Li Batts with their own practices; the final three will define processes and responsibilities between the four parties with a stake in Li Batt lifecycle responsibility (Manufacturers, Distributors, Retailers, Consumers). The five parts – and the topics covered in each – are:
