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UK government partners with disability charity to set standards for electric vehicle chargepoints
Accessibility standards to be developed for EV chargepoints across the UK, allowing disabled drivers to easily identify which models are suitable for their needs.
From:
30 June 2021
standards will provide industry with guidance on how to make individual chargepoints more accessible by summer 2022
guidance will consider aspects such as kerb height, adequate space between bollards and chargepoints being of a height suitable for wheelchair users
partnership with British Standards Institute (BSI) and Motability will see chargepoints that are accessible for all as we accelerate towards a zero-emission future
Medical Device Innovation in the NHS:
A
free webinar by Medstrom, 11th May 2021, 14:00 - 15:00 BST
After the success of the first webinar which took place on 10th February 2021, Medstrom continues its series of webinars providing a space for thought-provoking discussions and the exchange of evidence-based research and practical experiences amongst healthcare professionals and their peers.
This webinar provides essential, thought-provoking content for decision-makers for the selection of medical devices in the healthcare sector.
Dr Rebecca Hanlin will discuss the importance of thinking in terms of an ‘innovation system’, stressing the importance of having the right skills and capabilities as well as collaboration and coordination mechanisms.
DVSA directing board. The committee:
influences how we take forward our work
makes policy decisions
The committee is made up of:
Loveday Ryder, Chief Executive
Peter Hearn, Director of Operations (North)
Richard Hennessy, Director of Operations (South)
Marian Kitson, Director of Enforcement
Adrian Long, Director of Corporate Affairs
Helen Milne, Chief Financial Officer
Paula Pitcher, Director of People
Becky Thomas, Director of Strategy, Policy, Digital and Technology
Alex Fiddes, Programme Delivery Executive
Investment and change committee
governs the development of changes
approves all investment approvals and contracts over £500,000
examines how we run projects and programmes
tracks how and when the benefits of our projects happen