App to enable councils to deliver virtual support to vulnerable people during pandemic
AutonoMe, the creators of apps and support programmes for vulnerable people in social care settings, has today announced that its service has gone live across…
Canadian university developing pioneering wearable tech to help people with neurological conditions
Credit: PROTXX Researchers from the University of Alberta, which is based in Canada, are teaming up with a precision-health innovator to develop an affordable wearable…
Innovative smart cane joins accessibility programme to improve lives of visually impaired people
WeWALK, an innovative smart cane designed for people who are blind or with low vision, has joined Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility programme to accelerate WeWALK’s…
“World’s first” standalone eye tracker with outdoor capabilities launches
Tobii Dynavox, a specialist in assistive technology for communication, has launched PCEye – the “world’s first” stand-alone eye tracker with outdoor capabilities. The new augmentative…
Accessible face masks for people with hearing impairments upgraded with lightweight material
Social enterprise Friendly Face Masks (FFM) has upgraded its accessible face masks for people with communication difficulties with a more lightweight, breathable and splash-proof design.…
Suite of new assistive tech products to help make independent living more achievable
Care Direct smart hub Welsh startup Care Direct Technology has launched a suite of new assistive technology products designed to make independent living more achievable…
New NHS app to help control COVID-19 transmission rolled out across England and Wales
People across England and Wales are being urged to download the NHS COVID-19 app to help control the spread of coronavirus and protect themselves and…
New hydraulic ankle improves ground compliance on uneven terrain and steep slopes
Blatchford, a rehabilitation and mobility specialist, has launched a new waterproof prosthetic which boasts an extended range of ankle movement for users – EchelonER. Building…
“Revolutionary” app launched to keep families connected with care home residents
Dementia care specialist Vida Healthcare has launched a “revolutionary” new app to keep its residents and their families connected during COVID-19. Recent research by Vida…
Pioneering multi-dimensional fall detection solution helps caregivers react quickly
Essence SmartCare has announced the launch of MDsense, the first multi-dimensional fall detection solution that enables caregivers to react faster to verified falls. MDsense aims…