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The Independent Living Design Awards aim to recognise good, innovative, commercially available products, that assist independent living. Over the years designers and manufacturers have made huge strides in devising clever, practical products which enable elderly and disabled people to stay in their own homes leading an independent life. In 2007, the first, second and third prize winners will be announced by broadcaster Angela Rippon at our annual dinner and 90th anniversary celebrations on 8 November, at Central Hall, Westminster, London.. The judging panel are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, and are all completely independent from BHTA. They look at entries from the point of view of innovation; aesthetics; usability and practicality; contribution to lifestyle and enhancement of quality of life - a new criteria - and finally clarity of user instructions and literature. The winner will receive an exclusively designed trophy. Chairman of the judges in 2007 is Sue Norris, head of the Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing, part of NHS PASA. These Awards are sponsored by Assistive Technologies magazine: www.assistivetechnologies.co.uk These awards are organised by the magazine, Assistive Technologies , whose readers vote for the companies they consider have given the best service in the fields of mobility, orthotics, prosthetics and rehabilitation. To contact the organisers, email: editorial@wharncliffepublishing.co.uk or write to: Assistive Technologies, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 2AS Also see: www.assistivetechnologies.co.uk Each year, BHTA invites nominations for worthy recipients of recognition for their dedication and contribution to the industry. Past winners include Colin Peacock, Managing Director of Peacocks Medical Group Ltd and Gerald Simonds, Managing Director of Gerald Simonds Healthcare Ltd. Nominations for people who interact with the industry, as well as from the industry itself, are welcomed. This Award is sponsored by Assistive Technologies magazine: www.assistivetechnologies.co.uk As part of the policing of its Code of Practice, BHTA issues customer satisfaction survey cards to allits members, who hand them out to their customers. On the cards customers have the opportunity to nominate a member of staff who has been particularly helpful. The Employee of the Year Award goes to the person who has received the highest number of such nominations. This Award is sponsored by Assistive Technologies magazine: www.assistivetechnologies.co.uk The industry was shocked by the untimely death of Donald Blatchford of Mobility Showcase, who was one of the great figures in our industry. At the 90th anniversary celebrations of the BHTA, a special new award entitled "The Donald Blatchford Dealer Excellence Award" will be presented. Donald's wife, Ulla, and children Phillip and Nicola will be attending. Donald was heavily involved in the work of the BHTA, fighting the dealer's corner and always standing up for the end user too. Suppliers have been asked them to nominate dealers for the new award. This isn't about the dealer business that is selling the most product though. It's about treating customers, staff and suppliers with professionalism, respect and a caring attitude. The Award is being sponsored and organised by Homecare Publishing Ltd, tel: 01536 418280; fax: 01536 418280 or email to info@thiis.co.uk
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