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Guidance articles

View the latest BHTA guidance articles for all audiences below.

Fuel resilience and continuity planning guidance for BHTA members
Fuel resilience and continuity planning guidance for BHTA members

At the request of members, the BHTA has created practical guidance to help businesses manage fuel-related risks, maintain continuity of service, and respond to periods ...

Middle East supply chain disruption: Update for BHTA members
Middle East supply chain disruption: Update for BHTA members

This update has been produced following requests from members for practical information about how current geopolitical tensions affecting the Middle East may impact fuel costs, ...

Guidance for BHTA members on 2024 UK Government update on using mobility scooters and powerchairs
Guidance for BHTA members on 2024 UK Government update on using mobility scooters and powerchairs

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) and Driving Mobility have published interim guidance for BHTA members about the UK Government’s spring 2024 update called ‘Using ...

Suggested performance specification for defibrillator cabinets
Suggested performance specification for defibrillator cabinets

Written by experts from the BHTA First Aid Medical Equipment (FAME) and Defibrillator Section. Download the BHTA guidance document as a PDF here.

Guidance to the mattress and related devices’ General Requirements standard: BS EN ISO 20342-1:2022
Guidance to the mattress and related devices’ General Requirements standard: BS EN ISO 20342-1:2022

Written by experts from the BHTA Beds and Support Surfaces and Pressure Care and Seating Sections. Overview The ISO 20342 series of standards covers various aspects of ...

Did you know you have a choice when self-funding independent living equipment?
Did you know you have a choice when self-funding independent living equipment?

With funding in the NHS and hospital discharges creating pressure on health and care services on a daily basis, it is possible to find equipment ...