Council introduces “fairer” standardised telecare charging for all residents
Cheshire East Council’s adults and health committee has agreed to implement standardised charging for its telecare service. Telecare encompasses a range of electronic devices that…
APPGAT calls on public for evidence on how smart home tech can enhance independent living
A Blackwood Homes and Care smart kitchen The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology (APPGAT) and cross-party thinktank Policy Connect are asking the public to…
Let’s get it clear: Foot positioning – when not to put your best foot forward
Figure demonstrating the consequences of foot position on those with shortened hamstrings By Dr Barend ter Haar Over the years I have enjoyed listening to…
Whitepaper examines how powered standing wheelchairs improve clinical outcomes
Permobil, which manufactures a range of mobility and seating solutions, has published a new whitepaper that explores the use of powered standing wheelchairs for providing…
Free CPD webinar for clinicians to learn more about COVID’s impact on tissue viability service delivery
After presenting four webinars so far in 2021, Medstrom is continuing its educational series and hosting a webinar in November about pressure ulcers. The webinar…
CCN says Spending Review should provide funding for local authorities instead of ‘unfair’ council tax rises
England’s largest councils say that council tax cannot be the sole answer to filling a multi-billion shortfall over the next three years and argue that…
New portal allows retailers to showcase assistive tech to two million people a year for free
The DLF (formerly Disabled Living Foundation) has launched a new vendor portal, which will allow UK retailers to reach an engaged audience who are looking…
Let’s get it clear: It’s been ‘Crash Tested’! So what?
You may see in a manufacturer’s literature that their product has been ‘Crash Tested’. It is important to understand there is no one crash test,…
Charity donates bespoke assistive tech to hospice to give children a better quality of life
Children’s charity Lifelites has donated a brand-new bespoke package of life-changing technology worth tens of thousands of pounds to support life-limited and disabled young people…
Council’s occupational therapy service urges residents to return unused assistive equipment
The occupational therapy service at Shetland Islands Council is urging local residents to return any unwanted assistive equipment so that it can continue supporting people…