Survey: Has the pandemic affected your access to speech and language therapy? The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is concerned about how the COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular the UK-wide lockdown (March-June 2020), has affected people’s access to speech and language therapy. To understand the issue better, and so we can all work together to advocate for the speech and language therapy that people […]
Pandemic paves the way for increased use of integrated hearing tech The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), predicts an increase in the use of hearing technology due to Coronavirus pandemic. It suggests that older people in particular will increase in their use of hearing technology and its integration with smart phones and tablets. More than 70% of people over the age of 70 live […]
New products to support hearing aid users We are delighted to have teamed up with Rayovac, a world leading manufacturer with over 80 years of experience, to add a new range of products to our online shop. Rayovac Extra Advanced long-lasting hearing aid batteries and accessories will help hearing aid users to keep their hearing aid in good working order to ensure they are getting the […]
Freeview’s accessible TV guide to make things simpler for viewers Freeview is rolling out its award-winning Accessible TV Guide which will make it simpler for viewers with accessibility needs to discover and find content more easily. Developed with insight from viewers, advocacy groups, and accessibility research agencies, the Accessible TV Guide won Gold at this year’s Connected TV Awards. It is the first dedicated accessibility […]
Review of Adult Health and Social Care – Scotland Please note: Submissions have now closed The Independent Review of Adult Social Care is underway in Scotland and the views of people who are deaf or living with hearing are needed. The ALLIANCE is leading on the engagement exercise to capture experiences and to achieve this has created its People at the Centre programme. Its […]
The Alliance to host health and social care engagement events – Scotland A series of local engagement events will take place this month (October) to help support the remobilisation of health and social care services in Scotland, following the Coronavirus pandemic. The Cabinet Secretary for Health has invited the The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (The ALLIANCE) as a member of the Mobilisation Recovery Group, to lead […]
Self Management Week 2020 – 28th-2nd October This week is Self Management Week 2020 in Scotland (28th September to 2nd October 2020). Now in its 10th year, Self Management Week is led by The Health and Social Alliance Scotland The ALLIANCE). It recognises and celebrates self management approaches happening across Scotland, raises awareness across health, social care and the third sector, and engages people […]
