142 to 477 prosthetists and orthotists are needed in the UK to meet WHO standards of care
A new study from Staffordshire University has revealed a “critical” shortage in the number of UK prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and support workers.…
Video: This innovative phone case helps make public touchscreens more accessible
The University of Michigan, in the US, has developed pioneering new hardware for smartphones that provides a workaround for inaccessible touchscreens. It automatically makes touchscreens…
“Ground-breaking” digital alarm-receiving and monitoring platform launches across Wales
Llesiant Delta Wellbeing, a technology-enabled care (TEC) service provider, and CGI, an IT and business consulting services firm, have developed a new “cutting-edge” digital monitoring…
Case study: Stairlift donation helps eight-year-old get up and down her school’s stairs with ease
Gaia is pictured trying out the new stairlift at The Iona School, with her mum Shanta and Acorn Stairlifts installer Arran Hennessy. Starting a new…
Case study: Specialist modular chair improves sporting legend’s quality of life
The Tri-Chair Three Tri-Chair, a specialist posture and pressure care management seating firm, has helped Rob Burrow MBE get a modular chair that meets his…
Fund launches to support councils and ICBs roll out remote monitoring tech in home care settings
To help combat the issue of upcoming winter pressures on the health and social care sector, Lilli, a company using AI to transform the care…
Smart assistive lamps reduce falls in care home by 84 percent
An AI-powered lamp has reduced the number of falls in a care home in Cumbria by 84 percent, with a 28-fold increase in response time…
Electronic device for better continence care halves pad usage, finds trial
An innovative continence care device has been found to improve residents’ comfort and sleep quality, lessen the time burden on staff for unnecessary bed and…
Progress Lifeline wins major telecare contact life to introduce innovative tech in Lancashire
Telecare service provider Progress Lifeline has been selected as the preferred provider for the delivery of Lancashire County Council’s technology-enabled care (TEC) service, following a…
Smart powerchair for “tech-savvy” users launches with helpful fault finding feature
Mobility equipment supplier Dash Rehab has added the Robooter E40 smart powerchair to its range, which can be controlled via a smartphone, incorporates a handy…