Let’s Get It Clear: Covering a mobility need in a care home
Fig 1. The Bodypoint Dynamic Arm Support dynamic arm support Having been approached a number of times in recent months, by friends and acquaintances in…
Suffolk County Council achieves £12.9m reduction of spend thanks to smart tech
After two years of implementing Cassius, Suffolk County Council’s smart digital care service, the council has seen significant improvements in the delivery health and social…
House of Lords set to debate air travel for disabled passengers tomorrow
The House of Lords is scheduled to consider the following question for short debate tomorrow from 1pm (23 November 2023): “Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat) to…
OTs can view Stiltz’ new spacious homelift for wheelchair users at the OT Show
Accessible lift specialist Stiltz is launching the new Trio Classic L Homelift at this year’s OT Show, which is designed to offer manual and powered…
New docuseries will highlight the pivotal role of assistive tech in revolutionising education
The British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) has launched a three-part docuseries that explores the “pivotal” role of assistive technology in education. Entitled ‘The Power of…
Industry and academia team up to deploy digital tools and techniques for telecare
Tunstall Healthcare and The University of Edinburgh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at an event in Edinburgh City Chambers. The partnership aims to accelerate…
New rotating bed that was developed in partnership with OTs and users to launch at OT Show
Adjustable bed, chair, and care cot specialist Theraposture will be unveiling its pioneering new Orbit 235 rotating bed at the OT Show 2023 next week on…
Hospital waiting lists could reach eight million by August 2024 regardless of strike action
New analysis has revealed if current trends continue, the waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England could rise to over eight million by next…
Free resource to help identify pressure ulcers launches for Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 2023
To coincide with this year’s Stop Pressure Ulcer Day today (16 November), specialist hospital bed manufacturer Medstrom has launched a free resource to support with…
Lightweight and intelligent microprocessor controlled orthotic device launches
Prosthetic manufacturer Blatchford has launched Tectus, a “life-changing” intelligent orthotic device that is designed to enable people with partial lower limb paralysis to walk more…