National Organisation Launches Steptember to raise money for charity

National Trades Association the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) have launched a fundraising event to help SCOPE a national charity that exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.

BHTA has a member section dedicated to Stairlifts and they decided that the best way to raise funds and awareness was to do 10,000 steps every day in September which over the month equates to 300,000 steps or nearly 150 miles. With over 100 members involved in the event the total all participants will have covered by the end of the event is over 34 millions steps (which is over 17,000 miles). 

Each company or staff member supporting the event will be gaining sponsorship and they will be looking to find places where they can carry out their steps challenge.

Local Stairlift section members are actively supporting the event and their staff are busy building up their steps count.

Event organiser Sally Edgington from BHTA said “The synergy between climbing steps and our stairlift companies that help people who can no longer climb steps, was a natural idea for our fundraising event. The monies raised for Scope will be presented at our annual awards dinner in London on 30th November”.

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Notes about the British Healthcare Trades Association

Who are BHTA

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) is the oldest and largest trade association in the UK representing the healthcare and assistive technology industry. Our members – almost 500 companies employing over 17,000 people – make or sell healthcare and assistive technology products that help people live more independently. Formed in 1917 the organisation is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year

What makes BHTA different

BHTA members adhere to a Code of Practice that has been granted approval under the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS). BHTA actively monitors that members comply with the code and is audited annually itself by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

Members guarantee not to pressure sell any products, but instead work with you to help you find the best solutions for now and your future independence needs. Our members have a wealth of experience and can guide you through a professional product assessment to ensure the products you select are exactly right for your own circumstances. Our members are there to help.

Our role in healthcare

BHTA works closely with movement, charities, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that legislation, product standards and the best practices in healthcare. 

For further information about the British healthcare Trades Association visit the website:

www.bhta.com