“Feature-rich” and contemporary rotating chair beds facilitate independence
Care beds and mattress specialist Opera has recently launched an exclusive range of rotating chair beds that encourage independence and enhance quality of life. Expanding…
New automatically adjusting ramp improves accessibility for people with mobility needs
Enable Access, a UK specialist in accessibility solutions, has launched a “fast and easy-to-use” threshold bridge ramp – with no user adjustment required – to…
Pioneering telecare solution provides two-way speech, locatability and fall detection
Connected care and health solutions provider Tunstall Healthcare has launched a new product, Tunstall GO, which provides two-way speech, fall detection and locatability. Developed by…
Amazon Alexa launches ‘Call RNIB helpline’ to make information more accessible
Dr Amit Patel, a disability rights campaigner and motivational speaker, using the new Amazon Alexa feature Today, Amazon is launching the ‘Call RNIB helpline’ Alexa…
Study shows semi-autonomous eye-controlled powerchair is safe for domestic use
Italian researchers have created a safe and efficient semi-autonomous wheelchair that moves according to users’ eye movements called RoboEYE, which could enable people with severe…
New sanitaryware range to bring increased flexibility to installers and users
AKW has launched a new, contemporary sanitaryware range - Livenza Plus – to bring increased versatility and flexibility to installers and users. Designed with style…
Ottobock launches comfortable and reliable sit-and-drive powerchair
Mobility and rehabilitation provider Ottobock has launched a new sit-and-drive powerchair that promises to be comfortable, reliable and stylish. The Wingus has a reduced appearance…
Disabled people and OTs help create ‘game-changing’ supported bathing solution
AAT, a specialist in stairclimbers and vacuum posture cushions, in partnership with disabled people, carers and OTs, has created the Aqua Liberty bathing concept to…
Innovative community and care home beds to offer flexibility and choice
Casa Elite Home Care Bed Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has invested in a new range of home care and residential care products, which offer innovative modular…
New postural support cushions help hospital patients with breathing problems
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has teamed up with postural support specialist Levitex to help COVID-19 hospital-based patients breathe and sleep more easily. UCLan…