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UK Expands Eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard – More Accessible Travel!

📍 Starting 1 March 2026, the UK is widening the eligibility criteria for the Disabled Persons Railcard, meaning thousands more people with visible and non-visible disabilities will qualify for a £126 annual rail discount - helping make rail travel more affordable and accessible for more people.

👉 Read more:
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/money/15966823/rail-travel-discount-eligible-conditions-benefits-disabled-persons-railcard/

🌟 Good news for inclusive tech in the UK!

A new report highlights how digital assistive technologies are helping disabled people live more independent and fulfilling lives - and why including disabled people in technology design from the start makes products work better for everyone. 💡🤝

Read more ⬇️
https://attoday.co.uk/report-says-disabled-people-should-be-included-at-the-earliest-stages-of-assistive-tech-design/

Report says disabled people should be included at the earliest stages of assistive tech design - AT Today - Assistive Technology The Royal Society’s new report explores the potential for data-driven assistive tech to reduce barriers that disabled people encounter.

💙 Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! 💙

A day to celebrate the small, meaningful actions that make a big difference.

For carers and those who look after others, kindness isn’t random — it’s part of everyday life. It’s in the early mornings, the reassuring words, the extra bit of patience, and the quiet moments of support that help someone feel safe, valued, and cared for.

Today, we’re celebrating you — the family carers, professional carers, support workers, healthcare teams, occupational therapists and everyone who dedicates their time to looking after others. Your compassion, commitment, and kindness never go unnoticed.

✨ Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.

For more details and inspiration, visit the link below 👇

https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/

Random Acts of Kindness Week & Random Acts of Kindness Day® Help up celebrate kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Week & Random Acts of Kindness Day®. Visit our site for fun kindness ideas to do!

🌍 Supporting Independence at the Heart of Our Communities 🌍

We’re proud to share that 24-7 Healthcare now provides Community Equipment Store services for both Kensington & Chelsea Council and Westminster City Council.

These services play a vital role in helping residents live safely and independently at home — ensuring essential equipment is delivered, maintained and collected efficiently, when it’s needed most.

By working in partnership with two of London’s most diverse boroughs, we’re supporting health and social care teams to:

🔹 Enable faster hospital discharge
🔹 Reduce avoidable admissions
🔹 Improve quality of life for residents
🔹 Deliver responsive, localised support at scale

This is a fantastic milestone for our team and a reflection of our ongoing commitment to reliable, person-centred community services.

💬 If your local authority is reviewing or re-procuring community equipment services, we’d be happy to share our experience and explore how we can support your residents

Visit us: https://24-7healthcare.co.uk

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Westminster City Council

24-7 Healthcare 24-7 Healthcare provides a full range of assistive devices, moving & handling equipment for daily living

We provide , fitted ceiling and other essential equipment through the (Disabled Facilities Grant) and (Adaptations Grants System).

Our team supports you every step of the way - from assessment and quotation to full installation.

📞 Call: 0208 577 2789
Whatsapp: 07538 831380

Or Visit: https://24-7healthcare.co.uk/help-with-disabled-facilities-grants-dfg

Disabled Facilities Grants for Stairlifts & Home Adaptations Struggling at home? We offer free home assessments, help with Disabled Facilities Grant applications, fast installation of stairlifts & adaptations.

Do you need help getting the funding you need for specialist home adaptations?

We provide , fitted ceiling and other essential equipment through the (Disabled Facilities Grant) and (Adaptations Grants System).

Our team supports you every step of the way - from assessment and quotation to full installation.

📞 Call: 0208 577 2789
Whatsapp: 07538 831380

Or Visit: https://24-7healthcare.co.uk/help-with-disabled-facilities-grants-dfg

☕✨ Meet the Dialogue Express Cafe in London's Newham – a truly inclusive coffee experience!

This unique cafe, housed in a vintage train carriage, is run by deaf and hard-of-hearing staff who serve customers using British Sign Language (BSL). All patrons are encouraged to sign their orders, with simple guides and video displays to help newcomers join in.

It's more than just coffee – it's a celebration of diversity and a natural meeting point for deaf and hearing communities. A brilliant example of how small, thoughtful changes can create big impacts in inclusivity.

https://www.positive.news/society/three-good-things-uk-projects-to-improve-access-for-deaf-people

With Westminster City Council – We just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

🚀 Big News for 24-7 Healthcare!

We are thrilled to announce that we have been officially appointed to the CHIC (Communities & Housing Investment Consortium) Framework for Stairlifts & Lifting Equipment (Lot 2).

What does this mean for our partners?

It means we’ve been vetted and approved to provide high-quality mobility solutions to over 50 Housing Associations and Local Authorities across London. From Camden to Croydon, we’re making homes more accessible, faster.

By using this framework, our partners can now work with us via Direct Award, clearing maintenance backlogs and supporting residents in record time without the need for lengthy tenders.

🛠️ Our Commitment to London:
✅ We are a London Living Wage Employer
✅ Fast-track installations for urgent DFG cases
✅ By end of 2026 -100% Electric/Hybrid fleet for a Greener London

Website: https://24-7healthcare.co.uk/

✅ 24-7 Healthcare is now an approved supplier on the CHIC Framework

We’re proud to be an approved supplier on the CHIC (Communities & Housing Investment Consortium) framework, offering public sector and housing organisations a compliant, efficient route to procure mobility equipment, adaptations and related services.

What does this mean for CHIC members?
✔ Fully compliant procurement under Public Contracts Regulations 2015
✔ Faster access to services without lengthy tender processes
✔ Confidence in working with a pre-qualified, trusted supplier
✔ Flexible routes via direct award or mini-competition

Services available through CHIC include:

• Mobility & accessibility equipment
• Home adaptations and installations
• Stairlifts, ramps & specialist access solutions
• Equipment hire, servicing & maintenance
• Bespoke solutions for health, housing & community settings

If you’re a local authority, housing association, NHS organisation or not-for-profit, CHIC provides a simpler way to work with us — with reduced risk and shorter timescales.

📩 Contact us to discuss procuring via the framework: https://24-7healthcare.co.uk or call 0208 577 2789

🌍 Supporting Independence at the Heart of Our Communities 🌍

We’re proud to share that 24-7 Healthcare now provides Community Equipment Store services for both Kensington & Chelsea Council and Westminster City Council.

These services play a vital role in helping residents live safely and independently at home — ensuring essential equipment is delivered, maintained and collected efficiently, when it’s needed most.

By working in partnership with two of London’s most diverse boroughs, we’re supporting health and social care teams to:

🔹 Enable faster hospital discharge
🔹 Reduce avoidable admissions
🔹 Improve quality of life for residents
🔹 Deliver responsive, localised support at scale

This is a fantastic milestone for our team and a reflection of our ongoing commitment to reliable, person-centred community services.

💬 If your local authority is reviewing or re-procuring community equipment services, we’d be happy to share our experience and explore how we can support your residents

Website: https://24-7healthcare.co.uk

Westminster City Council