Some universities still need to do more to secure disability equality, despite improved support for disabled students over the past ten years. The findings are the result of research by the University of Leeds and funded by the Higher Education Funding Councils for England and Wales (HEFCE and HEFCW) as part of a review of HEFCE's policy as it relates to disabled students.

More about.... Improved support for disabled students – but Universities have more to do

Some of the world's most pioneering technologies were recognised recently at the Medilink UK Awards 2010 – an annual event that celebrates cutting edge technologies, outstanding business achievements and international success across the UK's Life Sciences sector.

More about.... The best of UK Healthcare Innovation awarded

An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say.

More about.... New artificial foor recycles energy

Councils can play a greater role in supporting individuals who are ineligible for state funded care to access the equity in their homes to pay for their care. Many low-income households lose out in the current care and support system as they are too rich to qualify for state support, having over the threshold of £23,000 of equity in their house, and too poor to meet care costs out of their relatively low incomes.

More about.... Greater support for low income households

The following statistics have been released by the Department of Health: Diagnostics waiting times & activity data, month ending 31 January 2010 and quarterly census, period ending 31 December 2009

More about.... Waiting time figures announced

Naidex 2010 has a brand new Communication Village located in Hall 19 by the KideQuip feature.

More about.... New Communication Village for Naidex

The Council for Disabled Children has launched Influencing for Impact: a guide to influencing policy and politicians for the disabled children's voluntary sector.

More about.... New guide for disabled children's voluntary sector

The organisers of Naidex 2010 have announced that Shannon Murray will be opening the event at 10:00am on Tuesday April 20^th at the Birmingham NEC.

More about.... Model to open Naidex