Wearable device can help people regain their voice function with 95 percent accuracy
A team of engineers from US-based university UCLA have invented a small, thin, and flexible assistive device that adheres to the neck and translates the…
Charity receives National Lottery funding to increase support for blind and visually impaired people
North Yorkshire charity, Sight Support Ryedale (SSR), is celebrating after being awarded £437,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with blind and partially…
Case study: Jockey’s London Marathon dream comes true with wheelchair add-on donation
A former jockey is in training for this year’s London Marathon thanks partly to the support of Rehasense UK, a mobility equipment supplier that has…
Welsh football coach receives government- funded microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee
Amputee of 24 years Martin Padfield can join in with his son's football team again thanks to Welsh Government-funded specialist microprocessor controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs).…
Free CPD patient hygiene webinar to take place later this month
Hospital bed manufacturer Medstrom is running a free CPD-accredited webinar, focusing on a fresh approach to patient hygiene and patient dignity. The event, which takes…
Power add-on receives ‘fantastic response’ from OT’s and physiotherapists at recent Naidex event
Rehasense UK debuted the latest addition to its power add-on range, the Eco Assist to attending occupational therapists (OTs) and physiotherapists at this year’s Naidex.…
Over two-thirds of NHS trusts shop elsewhere due to limited availability through NHS Supply Chain
The NHS is missing out on procurement savings amounting to tens of millions of pounds, according to a new report published today by the Public…
Free guidance published for prescribers about important mattress standards
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), a membership organisation that represents over 400 companies in the healthcare and assistive technology industry, has published two free…
Demand for adult social care services in rural areas set to rise while chronically understaffed
A new report by the UK Parliament states that the UK Government is falling short on its promise to “fix the crisis in social care”…
8 in 10 adult social care leaders say building a case for TEC investment is a key challenge
A new report, published by the TEC Services Association (TSA) and PA Consulting, has found that around half of councils in the UK believe there…