Free online self-assessment service launched to help clients identify assistive tech solutions
A collaborative venture involving seven health and social care partners in central Scotland has led to the launch of a joint version of the Disabled…
Telecare alarm service helps residents feel safe in their homes during COVID-19
A telecare alarm service, run by socially-driven housing association Karbon Homes in the North East and Yorkshire, has been keeping clients feel safe and secure…
Assistive tech pilot to encourage independent living for Cardiff residents
New technology startup Care Direct Technology has partnered with mirus, a not-for-profit organisation that supports adults and young people with disabilities across Wales. Since 14th…
New 24-hour telecare service to support hospital discharges and independent living
Grand Union Housing Group, a not-for-profit housing provider, has launched a new telecare service to help elderly and disabled people across Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. Life24…
Valuable donated assistive tech gives life-limited children the chance to paint, play & communicate
Small charity Lifelites is donating packages of Eyegaze technology to enable children in hospices to be creative and communicate, even if the only part of…
Councils look to government for clarity regarding relaxation of statutory duties for disabled children
The Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted that many local authorities are struggling to deliver support set out in SEND children's Education, Health and Care…
Newlife pleads for emergency government grant as specialist equipment runs low
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak in an open letter to appeal for financial support after it says it…
Concerns over NHS advice to stop various assistive technologies services for children & adult services
Brian Donnelly, CEO of CECOPS, and Sarah Clayton, CEO of Simple Stuff Works, have warned of potential problems that could arise as a result of…
Assistive tech company offers solution to help disabled shoppers during lockdown
Scottish technology company Neatebox is offering supermarkets across the UK access to innovative new technology which, the company claims, can remove the challenges millions of…
Disabled children’s charity launches new range of toys to loan thanks to £100k donation
Credit: Newlife Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has launched a new range of toys called Play Therapy Pods (PTPs) to loan to families with…