The Independent Living Centre in the Isle of Wight to return as ‘The Independent Support Centre’
From 1 April, the Independent Living Centre in the Isle of Wight will close and return as ‘The Independent Support Centre’. The Independent Living Centre,…
Supermarket launches affordable, adapted clothing range to support independent dressing
George at Asda Easy On Easy Wear adapted range A supermarket clothing line has launched an affordable, adapted clothing range to support independent dressing for…
Independent living project wins accolade at the annual Chartered Institute of Housing Awards
L-R Lovell partnership sponsor, Peter Moir, Heather Duncan and BBC presenter Catriona Shearer. A project that could transform the future homes and communities of three…
22 new accessible homes help residents with reduced mobility live independently
Delighted new tenants are moving into 22 redeveloped and accessible homes in Greenock, Scotland, after an independent living specialist transformed a failing care home. The…
Housing network to investigate how assistive tech can be implemented in retirement living
The Housing Learning and Improvement Network (Housing LIN) is hosting a free webinar that will shine a spotlight on the INVITE project by Stonewater, which…
£12.5m project ‘improves older residents’ mobility with access to affordable electric vehicles
The official launch of the £ million Blackwood Peoplehood Project to help people live longer and happier is being unveiled in Buckie, Scotland, giving older…
Lancashire County Council considers £4- to £9 per week charge for telecare service users
Lancashire County Council has proposed changing its free telecare service to a new charge of £4 to £9 per week for users so that…
AI technology supports independent living by learning daily behaviour patterns of older people
Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being used in a new telecare monitoring device, launched by personal alarm provider Taking Care, which is designed to…
RISE Expo set to return with industry leaders and relevant CPD sessions
RISE 4 Disability’s RISE Expo 2022 will be returning to the Kent Event Centre with leading equipment suppliers, contractors, services and advice for disability and…
£182m boost in Wales to support independent living and reduce pressures on health and social care services
Welsh Government Climate Change Minister Julie James has announced a new £182 million fund to provide specialist housing and accommodation across Wales, stating: “A decent…