Wheelchair power add-on makes manoeuvring in urban areas easy for users
Mobility equipment supplier Rehasense has launched a new “cost-effective” wheelchair power add-on, which is designed to increase users’ independence by making trips easier to navigate…
Healthcare professionals and mobility equipment supplier develop neurological patient chair
Mobility equipment specialist Vivid Care, in coordination with input from Huntington’s disease specialists, healthcare professionals, and a specialist dementia care provider, has launched a specialist…
Case study: Powered wheelchair add-on helps girl get around school with ease and without fatigue
11-year-old Faith from Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex, has been the proud owner of a Rehasense Power Assisted Wheelchair System (PAWS) City with a 14”…
Randomised controlled trial suggests hearing aids can slow cognitive decline in people with dementia
A recent study has looked at whether using hearing aids could reduce cognitive decline in cognitively healthy older adults with hearing loss as well as…
One in five children waited over 18 weeks for NHS wheelchair or wheelchair modification
NHS England has published its quarterly national wheelchair statistics, which provides a national view of NHS wheelchair services by collecting information on the number, cost,…
Guest article: How assistive technologies enable inclusive healthcare environments
Mark Atkinson, Sales Manager at Universal AV, shares how assistive technologies can support an inclusive healthcare environment. According to the UK Government, there are million…
Case study: Powerchair enables Hannah to sit close to her desk for comfortable working
When Hannah Deakin had an injury playing netball at the age of 14, she had no idea that her life would change forever. The initial…
Innovative glove and armband device gives people with upper limb prosthetics a ‘sense of touch’
An assistive technology prototype that gives ‘sense of touch’ haptic feedback to amputees is set to be improved with a series of at-home trial start…
Council to use assistive tech in new strategy to help older people live well at home for longer
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is set to adopt an important new strategy, which includes the introduction of assistive technology to help older people live well at…
Let’s Get It Clear: Managing the upper extremities of a seated person
Fig 3. The Moduform Dynamic Arm Support Over the years engineers have made a steady progression in improving wheelchairs and their accessories to the benefit…