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The UK’s healthcare system is under immense pressure — from rising patient demand and workforce shortages to the expanding complexity of care outside hospitals. Yet beneath the headlines about waiting lists and funding crises lies another, quieter challenge: the country’s growing gap in emergency life support skills. At a time when seconds can mean the difference between life and death, not every clinician, nurse, or community health worker has access to the ongoing training needed to maintain life-saving competencies. Experts warn that this gap — if left unaddressed — could undermine patient safety and staff confidence across the NHS and…

Earlier this month, Open Road Access hosted a groundbreaking webinar in collaboration with the Rights on Flights campaign, which brought together industry leaders, experts, and the disabled community to address pressing accessibility challenges in air travel. The virtual event explored opportunities for the aviation industry, with a particular focus on making air travel safer, more dignified, and accessible for all. The webinar led by industry experts, including Christopher Wood MBE, Martyn Sibley, and David Dew-Veal, highlighted the urgent need for change, as current practices in assisting disabled air passengers often lead to unsafe and undignified experiences. Key issues discussed included…