Subscription service to help people find out more about modern accessibility solutions
Stiltz Homelifts is partnering with Podplan, an innovative subscription service offering information and support for people with elderly parents, to help people find contemporary independent…
Professionals need support to use tech to improve engagement in strength and balance activity, report finds
A new report published by Rethink Partners and NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has discovered that a lack of access to strength…
Video: Uni and assistive tech firm partner to bring open-source prosthetic leg to research labs
An open-source, artificially intelligent prosthetic leg designed by researchers at the University of Michigan in the US will be brought to researchers by assistive technology…
Video: Hearing tech improves speech understanding in noisy environments by 98 percent
“Breakthrough” assistive listening technology is set to improve speech understanding in noisy environments by addressing the ‘Cocktail Party Problem’ and facilitating seamless conversation following. Audio…
New power assist device transforms manual wheelchairs into portable powerchairs
Medical equipment manufacturer Invacare has announced the US launch of its next generation of power assist devices – the e-fix eco. The Alber e-fix eco…
Acquisition in moving and handling space to provide holistic package of care for patients
Vendlet Powered Turning Aid Medical device manufacturer Direct Healthcare Group (DHG) has completed the acquisition of Danish patient turning system manufacturer Vendlet, with an aim…
58 percent of people agree with Health and Social Care Levy, new survey finds
The Health Foundation has shared the findings of a new survey, delivered in partnership with Ipsos, that explores public perceptions of health and social care.…
Digital telecare service with high levels of security recognised as fit for future by industry body
Gary Baillie, BR24 Manager at Bield Scottish housing provider Bield has underlined its pioneering work in using technology to improve the lives of older people…
Guest article: COVID-19 vaccination U-turn – Yesterday’s VCOD is today’s fish-wrap – Clear next-step guidance needed now
William Lee, Policy and Parliamentary Executive of the British Healthcare Trades Association Following the UK Government’s decision to suspend its plans to introduce mandatory vaccination…
Equipment provider rolls out bed management project to improve patient care at Irish hospital
Irish healthcare equipment provider Beechfield Healthcare has announced that it is starting a replacement programme of every bed and mattress in Tallaght University Hospital (TUH),…