Guest article: Changing times for Changing Places
Mark Sadler, UK Sales Manager at Ropox In the 2020 Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP committed a £30 million investment to increase access to Changing…
Guest article: The importance of smart home technology and collaboration in the ‘next normal’
Christian Geisselmann, Founder and CEO of AdaptEco Christian Geisselmann is the founder and CEO of AdaptEco. AdaptEco developed a unique collaboration between the some of…
Guest article: Postural management – A clinical priority
Richard Harvey, National Clinical Training Manager from Jiraffe The difference a robust postural management plan can make to a child’s comfort, function and health is…
Guest article: The socio-economic benefits of assistive technology and why we must invest
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare The coronavirus pandemic has had an everlasting impact on health and social care services, accelerating a technological…
Let’s get it clear: Requirements for belts and harnesses in seating
By Dr Barend ter Haar What are lap belts for? In wheelchairs, shower chairs, or other seating systems, some are designed for restraint in an…
Guest article: How assistive tech can tackle loneliness and improve the quality of life for older people
Credit: Estera Kluczenko With the coronavirus pandemic disrupting almost every part of our daily lives, socially distancing and reducing face-to-face contact with others has become…
Let’s get it clear: Using bad language
Lap belts - Restraint seat belt vs pelvic positioning belt Our language tells us a lot about how we see the world. Use the wrong…
Guest article: Monthly testing in care homes is not enough
Dr Jas Saini is the CEO of Vtuls and an expert in remote healthcare monitoring technology In this article, Dr Jas Saini, CEO of Vtuls,…
Guest article: Carers Week 2020 – Making Caring Visible
In this article for Carers Week 2020, Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of connected care and health solutions provider Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the role of…
Guest article: How embracing assistive technology will be pivotal for care homes in the future
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare An ageing population and funding challenges have placed social care providers under pressure. Staffing shortages, lack of…