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England’s new NHS National Rehabilitation Centre has signed a deal with tech firm Airwave Healthcare to supply intelligent bedside terminals to the new facility. The NRC will be run and staffed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. It was originally scheduled to open by the end of 2024 before delays put the opening date back [...]
A new parliamentary inquiry is seeking evidence on the barriers that prevent disabled people from getting the medical equipment they need. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Access to Disability Equipment launched its first call for evidence today. It is inviting responses from healthcare professionals, equipment suppliers, disabled individuals, their families and carers. Children’s disability [...]
A judge has criticised a solicitor representing more than 1,000 former rugby players for failing to disclose medical records to the sport’s governing bodies. The cases involve claims from former players who say they suffered brain injuries, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)—a progressive brain condition linked to repeated head impacts—while playing rugby. Senior master Jeremy [...]
NR Times explores the latest business and pharma developments in the world of neuro-rehabilitation. Strategic partnership to develop novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease JCR Pharmaceuticals has entered into a joint collaboration with Acumen Pharmaceuticals to develop a novel therapeutic candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The treatment is enabled by JCR’s [...]
The Stroke Association has deleted a series of social media posts and apologised after criticism from beneficiaries and other users over jokes about a viral video. On Friday, the charity joined other social media accounts in commenting on footage showing two people looking embarrassed after hugging at a Coldplay concert, with posts referencing rumours of [...]
A new "orange" ambulance category will be introduced in Wales this winter to improve emergency care for stroke patients currently grouped within broader amber calls. Under the new system, specialist nurses and paramedics will screen 999 calls to identify patients with stroke or STEMI heart attacks—where blood flow to the heart is completely blocked—who need [...]
Elysium Neurological is delighted to announce the successful completion of a six-month trial of Melo™, a digital tool designed to streamline behavioural assessments. Melo™ was introduced at the start of the year at Moorlands Neurological Centre in Staffordshire, a neurobehavioural hospital service for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an [...]
St Andrew’s Healthcare, the UK’s largest charity specialising in complex mental health, has welcomed the publication of the Ten-Year Health Plan. However, it cautions that more must be done to close the gap between hospital and community care for individuals with the most severe conditions. Executive Medical Director, Dr Sanjith Kamath, commented: “We strongly welcome [...]
By The London Neurocognitive Clinic In the journey of recovery from neurological conditions, the goal is rarely just survival; it’s rather the restoration of autonomy, dignity, and quality of life. Neurorehabilitation plays a central role in this process, offering individuals the support and strategies they need to reclaim control over their lives following brain injury, [...]
By Medico Legal Healthcare In medico-legal proceedings, particularly those involving personal injury, clinical negligence, or mental capacity, the strength of a case often depends on the clarity and credibility of the expert evidence presented. As cases become more complex, the demand for reports that draw upon multiple clinical perspectives has grown significantly. Multidisciplinary medico-legal reporting [...]
