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National Care Service plans set out free personal care for older people
National Care Service plans set out free personal care for older people

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to establish a National Care Service in the next Parliament, providing free personal care for older people based ...

Field Safety Notice issued for Permobil M5 Corpus power wheelchairs
Field Safety Notice issued for Permobil M5 Corpus power wheelchairs

BHTA member Permobil has issued a Field Safety Notice, dated 8 July 2026, concerning certain M5 Corpus power wheelchairs. The manufacturer is carrying out a ...

Celebrating lasting contributions: Meet the Lifetime Service Award shortlist for 2026
Celebrating lasting contributions: Meet the Lifetime Service Award shortlist for 2026

Behind lasting progress in healthcare and assistive technology are people who dedicate their careers to making a difference. The BHTA is delighted to celebrate seven ...

MHRA issues patient hoist safety alert following reports of fatal incidents
MHRA issues patient hoist safety alert following reports of fatal incidents

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a National Patient Safety Alert to reduce the risk of death and serious harm from ...

Health Bill: Key developments for BHTA members as legislation moves to House of Lords
Health Bill: Key developments for BHTA members as legislation moves to House of Lords

The Health Bill completed its House of Commons stages on 8 September, following two days of Report Stage debate covering medical device regulation, NHS structures, ...

British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026 shortlists revealed
British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026 shortlists revealed

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has announced the shortlists for the British Healthcare Trades Industry Awards 2026, recognising outstanding achievements across the healthcare and ...