Wearable device can help people regain their voice function with 95 percent accuracy
A team of engineers from US-based university UCLA have invented a small, thin, and flexible assistive device that adheres to the neck and translates the…
Case study: Jockey’s London Marathon dream comes true with wheelchair add-on donation
A former jockey is in training for this year’s London Marathon thanks partly to the support of Rehasense UK, a mobility equipment supplier that has…
Welsh football coach receives government- funded microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee
Amputee of 24 years Martin Padfield can join in with his son's football team again thanks to Welsh Government-funded specialist microprocessor controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs).…
Shropshire residents to receive updated community equipment services
Shropshire Council has awarded the contract for its provision of community equipment services to Medequip following a competitive tender process. The contract will start on…
EXCLUSIVE: How hearing aids may be extending lives – A look at recent findings
Adriana Aleksandrova, Content Writer and Consultant for Hear4U, delves into a significant study published earlier this year that sheds light on the potential of hearing…
Lightweight manual-fold powerchair for indoors and outdoors launches
Mobility equipment supplier Dash Rehab has launched a new lightweight powerchair with a foldable aluminium frame that is designed for indoor and outdoor use. The…
Over two-thirds of NHS trusts shop elsewhere due to limited availability through NHS Supply Chain
The NHS is missing out on procurement savings amounting to tens of millions of pounds, according to a new report published today by the Public…
Assistive tech provider recognised for continuous improvement in supporting vulnerable people
Llesiant Delta Wellbeing has been awarded the coveted TSA Quality Standards Framework (QSF), following a full audit carried out by TEC Quality on behalf of…
AI app feature for visually impaired people provides detailed image descriptions
Aira, an that app provides on-demand, remote visual interpretation for visually impaired and blind individuals, has launched a new AI image feature. The Aira app…
NHS trust invests £240k in falls prevention equipment to enhance patient safety
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has made a long-term commitment to enhancing patient safety by investing in assistive technology designed to prevent…