Pioneering dementia study using art music and dance proves huge success
An innovative pilot study which looks at how the arts can benefit people with dementia has been successful, with results of the study showing high…
Ground-breaking clinical trial at hospital uses robotic tech to teach people how to walk again
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is leading a revolutionary clinical trial at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, which will help patients regain their…
Innovative classroom VR tool for children with educational needs wins coveted award
A virtual reality (VR) device from assistive technology specialist Inclusive Technology has been selected as a winner in the prestigious 2019 SIIA CODiE Awards, which…
Rehabilitation service set up for stroke patients in the South West
Credit: North Devon Gazette A 35-year-old woman from Bideford, Devon, has set up a new physical therapy service for individuals who have had a stroke…
Emergency lifting chairs help falls teams and care homes get patients back on their feet safely and with dignity
Helping patients get back on their feet quickly and safely, Yorkshire Care Equipment has supplied Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) with over 50 Raizer emergency lifting…
Innovative app launched to help care providers self-monitor CCTV footage
Specialist care company Care Protect has expanded its services with a new smartphone app which aims to give care providers an additional platform to self-monitor…
How assistive tech could transform the lives of elderly residents in Dorset
Voice-activated technology, sensors and GPS trackers are some of the assistive devices set to transform the lives of elderly residents in Dorset over the next…
Twelve new innovative social care projects to benefit from £2.5 million investment
Helping create a more sustainable social care system for carers and patients alike, the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit programme (RfPB) has funded £ million…
Bringing people together during end of life care
Helping improve the experience for patients within the hospice, a man has generously raised money to purchase a Benmor Medical Aurum+ bariatric bed for the…
Apple devices and wearable tech could help identify mild cognitive impairment and dementia
A new study has revealed that utilising an iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and the Beddit sleep monitoring device, in combination with digital apps, may be…