Association News

The highly rated BTEC in Healthcare and Assistive Technology course has received a good deal of highly positive feedback from a number of high profile companies in the industry such as BES, Handicare, Mangar, Totally Active, NRS, Mountway, Special Orthotic Services and Theraposture. The course has now been reduced in length by a day, meaning that it can be delivered while maintaining the high levels of quality information in just two days

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Do you know of a company that is doing a great job for its customers? Have you been impressed with the products, customer service, after sales service or simply the total professionalism of a company that you have dealt with or worked with recently?  If the answer is yes, then we are looking for you to show your support for a company that is worthy of winning one of the most annual prestigious awards.

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The Government are missing an opportunity to save millions by failing to target prevention of pressure ulcers in NHS provided care. Although the recent NHS White Paper highlights the need to tackle venous thromboembolism (VTE) on wards, it makes no mention of ulcers which cost the NHS over £3 billion a year and create longer than necessary hospital stays.

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LESS PAIN, MORE GAIN - A conference on the importance of orthotics in society

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BHTA has issued a statement in response to the recent Transport Select Committee meeting and the resulting media interest

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An independent report produced for industry and conducted by the centre for economics and business research ltd, has found the new model of delivery could trigger economic cost of up to £13.4 million per annum nationally.

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Businesses can pick up some useful ideas to help development in the future by getting hold of a new booklet written especially for the BHTA. “12 simple ways to grow in a competitive marketplace” highlights easy to implement strategies that can strengthen a business and could give an advantage against competitors.

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Members of the trade and their guests gathered at the annual BHTA awards evening on December 3rd to recognise some of the most outstanding achievements in an industry that continues to provide exceptional customer service.

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OFT research shows customers will return if a complaint is successfully and carefully handled, highlighting the importance for the highest levels of customer service and protection for both consumers and businesses.

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