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…
Digital initiatives keep falls prevention service clients safe during pandemic
Julie Griffiths, the manager of Medequip’s Wirral Falls Prevention service, has shared the raft of new measures that Medequip has introduced to keep its clients…
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 partnership to facilitate accelerated hospital discharges through stairclimber provision
Medequip, which provides community equipment services, has partnered with stairclimber specialist AAT to offer unique solutions to home access. This new partnership sees Medequip quickly…
Doro acquires Connexus Careline to provide TECS to more vulnerable people in the UK
To further expand its reach in the UK, telecare provider Doro has acquired the assets of the Careline services from Connexus Housing Group. Connexus Careline…
Taking Care to provide 24/7 response services for digital support app
Leading personal alarm provider Taking Care has won a new contract to provide 24/7 response services for Brain in Hand’s digital support app. Brain in…
NHS to offer ‘long covid’ sufferers help at specialist centres throughout England
People suffering ‘long covid’ symptoms will be offered specialist help at clinics across England, NHS England has announced. Respiratory consultants, physiotherapists, other specialists and GPs…
Over 21,000 disabled children waiting for OT assessments in Ireland
New figures show that there are currently 21,286 children under the age of 17 waiting for a first occupational therapy assessment in Ireland. Occupational therapy…
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…