82 percent of social care directors report increased referrals of people discharged from hospital
The adult social care sector is set to face its most challenging year yet, as three-quarters of directors responded to a new survey saying that…
Irish council makes local beaches more accessible with new all-terrain beach wheelchairs
Mayo County Council, in the Republic of Ireland, is making local beaches more accessible to the public with the provision of four all-terrain wheelchairs and…
Almost 40,000 extra NHS beds could be needed by 2030 to meet demand
New analysis has revealed that increasing population pressures in the next 10 years could lead to thousands more beds needed within the NHS to maintain…
Assistive tech service provider achieves coveted accreditation for excellent service
One of the major community equipment service (CES) providers has gained recognised accreditation, which highlights its commitment to providing an excellent and proactive assistive technology…
Portable interactive rehab device enables therapists to easily visit multiple patients
An engaging portable rehabilitation solution will enable physiotherapists and occupational therapists to easily take the device with them when visiting patients. It is available on…
First stroke patient globally uses robotic arm controlled by his brainwaves at home to recover use of a limb
The University of Houston in the US has developed a “next-gen” stroke rehabilitation device in clinical trials, which has enabled a patient to restore upper…
New assistive tech solution allows students to read and learn independently with confidence
Assistive technology specialist OrCam Technologies has launched the OrCam Learn DSA, a comprehensive AI-driven study partner for students with Disability Student Allowance (DSA) funding. An…
Over 100 prescribers learned about new TEC service at disability event
One of the UK’s major outsourced assistive technology service providers to the NHS and local authorities, NRS Healthcare, recently showcased its new technology-enabled care (TEC)…
Let’s Get it Clear: What makes a good positioning belt? Safety first
In previous issues of THIIS in the Let’s Get it Clear series1, we have covered various aspects of ‘What makes a good positioning belt?’. The…
EXCLUSIVE: How to achieve best value and overcome the barrier of steps and stairs
Peter Wingrave, Director at stairclimber specialist AAT GB Peter Wingrave, Director at stairclimber specialist AAT GB, looks at how alternative prescription can expediate adaptations and…