British Healthcare Trades Association

21/08/2026

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has launched a consultation on proposals to update the statutory fees it charges for regulatory services from 1 April 2027. Read more:

The MHRA is consulting on proposed statutory fee changes from April 2027. BHTA members are encouraged to review the proposals and respond.

20/08/2026

🌱 BHTA Awards 2026: Innovation in Sustainability – Shortlist Announced!

We’re excited to reveal the finalists for the Innovation in Sustainability Award at the BHTA Awards 2026! 🏆

This award recognises organisations that are finding smarter, more sustainable ways to work — helping drive positive change across the healthcare and assistive technology sector.

Congratulations to this year’s shortlisted finalists:

🌿 Monarch Mobility
🌿 Ross Care
🌿 BES Healthcare - Assistive Technology
🌿 Hospital Direct

A fantastic shortlist showcasing the innovation, commitment and forward thinking helping to shape a more sustainable future for our industry. 👏

Who will take home the Innovation in Sustainability Award?

Find out more about the BHTA Awards 2026: https://www.bhta.com/british-healthcare-trades-industry-awards-2026/

19/08/2026

Field Safety Notice

BHTA member company One Rehab has issued a Field Safety Notice concerning the updated Instructions for Use supplied with its Illusion mobility scooter. The notice, which has also been published on the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) website, is addressed to retailers and end users. Read here: https://www.bhta.com/one-rehab-illusion-mobility-scooter-field-safety-notice/

19/08/2026

Tender opportunity 🔔
BHTA members involved in stairlifts, lifting equipment, and home adaptations are encouraged to review a new North Yorkshire Council tender for the supply, installation, servicing, and maintenance of stairlifts and through floor lifts under its Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) scheme.

🔗 https://www.bhta.com/north-yorkshire-dfg-lifting-equipment-tender/

Submit tenders through YORtender by 12pm on 15 September 2026.

19/08/2026

🏆 Help us crown the Best UK Trade Show 2026!
Our shortlist is in — and now it’s over to you.

Which event gets your vote?
⭐ Occupational Therapy Show
⭐ NAEP - National Association fo Equipment Providers Conference
⭐ ASCN UK Conference (Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK)
⭐ Naidex

A quick update: we’ve moved voting from our original LinkedIn poll to a short Microsoft Form so we can ensure the final result reflects votes from BHTA members, as intended. Apologies for any confusion caused by our original post.

👇 BHTA members, vote in our LinkedIn poll below. 👇

Voting is open until 6 September 2026, so make sure you have your say and help decide this year’s winner: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=np6euWnCu0ySSEIe7pM3B-ZQwNDmMr5Jm4QiG0JUUlBUQ0tGMVpYVjc2SlJBNTdQMkUyV1AxUUMwSS4u&route=shorturl

18/08/2026

Turn the principles of the BHTA Code of Practice into practical action. This webinar will examine real examples of complaints, dispute resolution and consumer mediation, helping members understand how strong compliance can protect both customers and businesses.

Join us online on Thursday 17 September, from 11:00am–12:00pm: https://www.bhta.com/the-bhta-code-of-practice-in-practice-2/

18/08/2026

🌟 BHTA Awards 2026: Rising Star – Shortlist Announced!

We’re delighted to reveal the finalists for the Rising Star Award at the BHTA Awards 2026! 🏆

This award celebrates talented individuals who are already making their mark on the healthcare and assistive technology sector — bringing fresh ideas, energy and ambition to the industry.

A huge congratulations to our shortlisted Rising Stars:

⭐ Tom Bates – TPG DisableAids
⭐ Lucy Carson – Urathon
⭐ Kale Bell – Stairlift Solutions (Stairlifts London)

Three fantastic finalists, and plenty to celebrate. 👏

Who will be crowned the BHTA Rising Star 2026?

Find out more about the BHTA Awards 2026: https://www.bhta.com/british-healthcare-trades-industry-awards-2026/

17/08/2026

The BHTA and the Wheelchair Alliance have published new guidance explaining the important differences between community equipment services and wheelchair services in England.

Read the guidance: https://www.bhta.com/community-equipment-wheelchair-services-england/

Understand the key differences between community equipment services and wheelchair services in England, including how they are commissioned, accessed, and delivered.

17/08/2026

Tender opportunity 🔔
BHTA members involved in home adaptations, independent living services, and related project management are encouraged to review a joint tender from Renfrewshire Council and East Renfrewshire Council for adaptation and small repair services.

🔗 https://www.bhta.com/renfrewshire-east-renfrewshire-adaptations-tender/

Tenders must be submitted electronically through the PCS-Tender portal by 12pm on 14 September 2026.

13/08/2026

How do community equipment services and wheelchair services differ in England?

New guidance from BHTA and the Wheelchair Alliance provides a clear comparison of how the two services are commissioned, accessed and delivered.

Find out more: https://www.bhta.com/community-equipment-wheelchair-services-england/

Understand the key differences between community equipment services and wheelchair services in England, including how they are commissioned, accessed, and delivered.