EXCLUSIVE: TEC digital transition and reducing the disruption of services
Gary Steen, CTO at Tunstall Healthcare Gary Steen, Chief Technology Officer at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the technology-enabled care (TEC) digital transition, the impact that this…
Free webinar to explore the power of assistive tech to change lives
ATscale, WHO, UNICEF and GDI Hub are co-hosting a free Zoom session next week that explores the power of assistive technology to change lives. Entitled…
Case study: Adaptable homelift ensures family’s Art Deco home can continue to be cherished
After finding their dream home in the perfect location but finding access upstairs difficult due to reduced mobility, Judith and Tony Jones turned to Stiltz…
EXCLUSIVE: Ensuring digital accessibility for all
Shaun Foreman, Principal Program Manager of Accessibility at Applause Shaun Foreman, Principal Program Manager of Accessibility at Applause, discusses some of the most common flaws…
€3m funding in Ireland to help students with learning disabilities access assistive tech
Republic of Ireland Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced new initiatives to support students with learning disabilities…
VR cycling tech sees 24 percent of care home residents become active in three months
The use of immersive virtual reality (VR) cycling technology has been shown to increase levels of physical activity and reduce feelings of pain, anxiety and…
Video: Australian uni develops 3D sensor bracelet to give back control to people with limited dexterity
Credit: University of Sydney Researchers at the University of Sydney are developing low-cost, cutting-edge assistive technology bracelet to allow people with hand impairment to easily…
AI fall prevention tech predicts patient falls with four-tiered alert system
Artificial intelligence (AI) company DARVIS has launched its new Fall Prevention Product with the goal of preventing patient falls entirely. In the UK, falls are…
Scottish Government invests £50m in reducing hospital waiting times
Looking at new ways to reduce A&E waiting times, the Scottish Government has announced more than £50 million in a national improvement programme. The Urgent…
Case study: Adaptive stroller helps young girl with cerebral palsy maintain correct postural position
The Caretta Buggy from Baffin Technology Systems is helping an 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy to maintain the correct postural position at all times, while…