Let’s Get It Clear: Child or adult? What’s the difference?
When we are assessing, procuring, supplying, or fitting equipment, what are the implications around so-called ‘paediatric’ equipment? Where do we take aboard legal ages versus…
Welsh council showcases emerging assistive tech to residents through smart flat
Earlier this month, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council in south-east Wales demonstrated a range of emerging assistive technologies to potential users, families, carers, and healthcare…
Independent review of ICSs launched by government
The UK Government is looking to improve health outcomes across England with the announcement of a new independent review of integrated care systems (ICSs). According…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of an independent developer of assistive aids
Graham Law, an engineer and the owner of Celtic Magic Graham Law, an engineer and the owner of Celtic Magic, which develops highly specialised extreme…
Government shares details of how £500m discharge fund will be distributed
Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay | Credit: Wikimedia Commons The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has shared details of how the…
Gardens become more accessible to disabled people with Changing Places installation
More families will be able to enjoy visiting RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, thanks to the installation of a new modular Changing…
AUTUMN STATEMENT 2022: Key points at a glance for assistive tech professionals
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt | Credit: Wikimedia Commons Yesterday (17 November 2022), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to…
New bathlift features removable backrest and dual column for extra comfort and stability for clients
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched a new accessible bathlift, which features a removable backrest so clients can get deeper water immersion as well as dual…
Bournemouth University creates range of assistive tech solutions to promote inclusivity
An app that makes assistive technology recommendations for pupils; a framework that maps assistive technologies to users’ physical abilities; and a project that enables disabled…
Work begins on new report on training and upskilling professionals in using assistive tech
OrCam Learn device | Credit: OrCam Policy Connect, a cross-party thinktank that specialises in the development of new policy ideas through evidence and collaboration, has…