WHO launches important tool to help improve access to assistive tech globally
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed the assistive technology capacity assessment (ATA-C) tool, a system-level tool to evaluate a country’s capacity to finance, regulate,…
Smart powerchair accessory hailed one of the best accessibility inventions of 2020
LUCI, a pioneering powerchair device that prevents collisions and dangerous drop-offs, has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2020 under the Accessibility category.…
National Healthy Housing Awards 2020 winners revealed
The team at Middlesbrough Staying Put Agency Councils, charities and inspirational frontline staff have been commended for their excellent work in supporting people to live…
Remote COVID-19 patient monitoring trial to begin in 2021 to help reduce hospital admissions
SafeScan medical is comprised of two parts: the sensor unit and screen interface unit Iceni Labs, a company that develops ‘cutting-edge’ technology across a variety…
“Revolutionary” prosthetic elbow range available from Steeper Group
Steeper Group, which provides a variety of orthotic and prosthetic devices, has announced the integration of the innovative Espire™ Elbow range to its upper limb…
CCG commissioning functions to be absorbed into ICSs, NHS England proposes
NHS England has published a new document that sets out proposals for legislative reform within the NHS for more collaborative ways of working across health…
Innovative TEC service to support individuals to live safely in their homes and communities
Medequip Connect is aiming to implement an innovative approach to the delivery of technology enabled care services (TECS), based around the use of advanced information…
Design competition to encourage mobility & accessibility innovation for those with spinal injuries
A new student design competition is aiming to raise awareness of the everyday challenges faced by people with spinal cord injuries. Mobility and accessibility product…
The OT’s Perspective: Will you still be relevant in 2025?
I can scarcely believe it, but we’re now well into 2020, which feels dangerously futuristic. And before we know it, 2025 will be here, then…
AI-powered assistive glasses launch for blind and visually impaired people
Envision, an award-winning assistive technology company, has announced the official launch of Envision Glasses, which are AI-powered smart glasses for blind and visually impaired people.…