EXCLUSIVE: How assistive technology has granted me greater independence
Joshua Wintersgill Joshua Wintersgill, an entrepreneur, technologist, speaker, lobbyist, and campaigner, discusses four key areas of his life – the home, work, travelling, and gaming –…
Guest article: Supporting telecare with the digital switchover
Despite many industries being set to embrace the changes that the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch-off will bring, others have expressed cause for concern…
New course accredits independent living retailers to assess for home adaptations equipment
Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT) is working in partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) to launch a new course designed for retailers…
Upcoming free-to-attend events aim to make home adaptations more accessible
Foundations UK, the national body for home improvement agencies in England, has released when and where it will host its DFG Champions Roadshows, a series…
New smart house enables people to try out assistive tech that helps them to live independently
Sunderland City Council's Adult Services Team and Sunderland Care and Support have launched a smart home to demonstrate assistive technologies that will improve the lives…
Guest article: Assistive technology’s role in fall prevention and maintaining independence
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people with 70,000-75,000 people fracturing their…
Counter-level grab rail makes kitchens safer and more accessible for elderly and disabled people
AKW has added a counter-level grab rail, the Grab-a-Rail, to its range to help make the kitchen a safer place for elderly people or those…
New apartments support disabled residents using assistive tech and automated systems
New supported living apartments in Lancashire are enabling residents to live independently, thanks to a package of care and support with assistive technology. Formerly Skerton's…
Council launches Christmas campaign to promote assistive technologies
Staffordshire County Council has launched a campaign showcasing assistive technology gift ideas that promote independence and wellbeing. The campaign stars the council's very own 'Happy…
The NHS and government could save over £2.5bn caring for older people this winter, report says
A new report has been released to set out how the health and social care system can work better this winter by avoiding unnecessary hospital…