New telecare solution launches to meet unique needs of elderly people in the UK
Essence Group, a provider of IoT-based telecare solutions for elderly people, has announced a new UK-specific telecare solution set, which combines activity monitoring, fall detection…
Technology-enabled monitoring service to help elderly people maintain independence
Security technology firm SECOM has announced the launch of SECOM Carehub - a new technology-enabled monitoring service with the aim of supporting vulnerable elderly people…
New educational wheelchair app could prove valuable resource for disabled people
A new, educational smartphone app that informs wheelchair users about different aspects of their manual wheelchair has been launched, which is designed to give wheelchair…
Innovative bariatric bed granted patent in the UK and Europe for improved patient care
Benmor Medical has been granted a patent for its innovative Aurum+ Bariatric Bed with stowable safety rails, entitled: ‘Barrier for a Bed’, in the UK…
Revolutionary adaptive racing controls to create equal opportunities for disabled drivers
Team BRIT, an all-disabled racing team, is revolutionising the motorsport industry through innovative adaptive technology, creating opportunities for disabled drivers that have never previously existed.…
Google Maps introduces new feature to enable wheelchair users to discover wheelchair accessible locations worldwide
A new Google Maps feature is allowing wheelchair users to easily find out whether a location is wheelchair accessible before they leave their homes. The…
New GPS tech to help NHS staff track medical equipment out in local communities
North East-based health tech startup FloKi Health has developed new technology to enable the GPS tracking of medical equipment outside of hospitals and in the…
New app to help informal carers access support during COVID-19 outbreak
Mobile app developer Vidatec is working on a new platform that will support informal carers during the coronavirus pandemic. The company, which is headquartered in…
Remote health monitoring tech offered for free to care homes during pandemic
Remote healthcare technology that monitors patients’ vital signs and uses AI and machine learning to alert clinicians when conditions worsen is being offered for free…
Scandinavian assistive exercise tech helps older people fight the effects of dementia
Norwegian start-up Motitech is helping older people and those with dementia become more motivated to engage in physical activity by enabling them to cycle down…