Blind and partially sighted people in London to benefit from voice guided technology
Blind and partially sighted people that use transport in London could benefit from NaviLens, an app that is designed to enable blind and partially sighted…
Google opens London Accessibility Discovery Centre to build new assistive technologies
Google has opened a new Accessibility Discovery Centre in London, a space where engineers, researchers, product teams, and partners can build new kinds of accessible…
New Medequip partnership recruiting panel members to improve community equipment service
Community equipment specialist Medequip has formed a new partnership with an independent organisation that gives people a voice to improve and shape health and social…
New report highlights occupational therapists recruitment crisis in London
A report released by Health Education England (HEE) and The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) has highlighted vacancy rates for occupational therapists of up to…
Impey Takes Centre Stage at Foundations Technical Meetings
Taking place during February, the bi-annual Foundations Technical Meetings are designed to keep Technical Officers, Occupational Therapists, Home Improvement Agency Staff and external contractors updated…
Unspillable Spoon Creator Appeals For Future Designers
The inventor of a spoon that doesn’t spill, which last year scooped the top prize at a Dragons' Den inspired competition, is encouraging other budding…
Active Hands help four special athletes seek gold in Rio
With the Olympics now wrapped up and the Paralympics about to explode into action, the excitement around the globe is spreading as all eyes once…
University launches immersive suite for healthcare students
A state-of-the-art immersive suite has been launched at the University of Derby, providing nursing and healthcare students with a real life simulated environment to hone…
Revolutionary multi-sensory reminiscence product launched for those with dementia
Dementia activity company, Active Minds, are launching a first-of-its-kind reminiscence activity incorporating sound and smell for people with mid- to late-stage dementia. As dementia progresses…
Ambitious About Autism launch seminar for carers & professionals
National charity for children and young people with autism ‘Ambitious About Autism’ are hosting a seminar in June for carers, parents and professionals for preparing…