Local authority prioritises assistive tech to support residents with additional health needs
Buddi Connect, credit: Buddi Automatic curtain openers for people with reduced mobility, a wrist sensor that alerts care teams that the wearer has had a…
ADASS report reveals more than half a million are waiting for social care
People could be missing out on being prescribed vital independent living equipment, like walking aids, toilet frames and riser recliners, as a new survey from…
£3.6m funding made available in Scotland to expand Hospital at Home service
A further £ million is being made available to the Scottish Government to support the expansion of Hospital at Home services, with the aim of…
Profiling low-start-height bed that fully supports moving and handling launches
Cots, beds, and moving and handling specialist Centrobed has launched a new fully profiling bed in response to feedback from clients and occupational therapists (OTs).…
Microsoft kicks off 12th Ability Summit to show commitment to inclusive design and accessibility
Global technology giant Microsoft is showcasing the latest in accessible products, features and services at an annual event, as well as highlighting the importance of…
Charity raises awareness of “life-changing” assistive tech for children in hospices
Assistive technology charity Lifelites moves Freemasons from across the country to help bring the outside world in for life-limited children in their area. The charity…
Non-stigmatising smart socks could be used to improve wellbeing of people with dementia
Credit: Milbotix ‘Smart socks’ that aim to reduce stigma by looking like an everyday item of clothing and track rising distress in the wearer could…
‘Game-changing’ joysticks help those with limited dexterity operate controllers independently
Assistive technology developer mo-vis has announced the launch of its ‘revolutionary’ HID Joysticks, which allow people with limited muscular strength to game independently. There are…
Healthcare professionals to learn about free assistive bathing CPD opportunities at Kidz South
Assistive bath provider Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions will be offering the latest information regarding its free Abacus Academy CPD education for healthcare professionals at Kidz…
EXCLUSIVE: Cutting later life NHS dependency and the role of assistive tech in doing so
George MacGinnis, Healthy Ageing Challenge Director at UKRI George MacGinnis, Healthy Ageing Challenge Director at UKRI, discusses the many ways in which assistive technologies can…