ICES begins in Sheffield to help people live independently in their own homes for longer
A new Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) has begun in Sheffield, which will be provided by Medequip on behalf of Sheffield CCG and Sheffield City…
11,000 iPads to be distributed across care homes in England to keep residents connected
Care homes in England will be given iPads to help residents keep in touch with their loved ones and reduce the risk of loneliness as…
New specialist rehab service incorporates “cutting-edge” robotics to enhance patient treatment
Building on ten years of experience in specialist neurorehabilitation, Askham is now bringing all its rehab services together with the launch of Askham Rehab: a…
Highly experienced Trusted Assessor brings assistive tech expertise to Theraposture
Theraposture, the family-run specialist in adjustable beds, chairs and care cots, has appointed Glen Till as its new Trusted Assessor for Central England and Wales.…
New telecare service launched with plans to handle 250,000 calls by 2025
Millstream Management Services (MMS) has launched a new telecare service to provide a direct 24/7 emergency call service to over 6,000 apartment owners at retirement…
New CES contract to deliver range of daily living aids and complex equipment to residents across Medway
Supporting residents in Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham and the Hoo Peninsula, Medway Council has appointed Medequip to manage Community Equipment Services (CES) provision across the area…
Self-install telecare service and welfare check calls help clients remain safe and independent
Doro Care UK has launched a new telecare service model and welfare call checking service across East Sussex in response to the coronavirus pandemic and…
New remote health monitoring initiative enables the continued support of children in Cornwall
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with healthcare technology firm Tunstall Healthcare to support young people with eating disorders during the COVID-19 crisis. The…
Two new Community Equipment Services contracts start in Southampton and Portsmouth
NRS Healthcare has successfully started its Integrated Community Equipment Services (ICES) contracts on time with Southampton and Portsmouth Councils and CCGs. The provider, which is…
Pioneering wearables given to Cardiff residents to facilitate remote monitoring and quick identification of health risks
Following advice from health and social care professionals in the UK to switch to remote interaction where possible during the pandemic, Cardiff Council has provided…