Revolutionary shower chair developed in response to user feedback removes clinical appearance
Combining functionality with aesthetics, Osprey Healthcare has revealed a revolutionary new concept with its Flyta-Active shower chair for active wheelchair users. Helping change the face…
Kat gets her career back on track with bespoke Precision Rehab powerchair
Still only 21, Kat Pemberton from West Yorkshire has forged a successful career as a social media influencer, vlogger and disability activist, as well as…
Innovative stairlift model nominated for eldercare ‘Oscar’ due to age-friendly design
Handicare Group, a global provider of solutions and support to increase the independence of elderly and disabled people, has received recognition for innovation in the…
Charity creating assistive technology for parents in wheelchairs seeks input from wheelchair users and healthcare professionals
Designability, a Bath-based charity aiming to create life-changing assistive technology, is looking for thoughts and feedback to help develop a new wheelchair baby carrier for…
89 percent of wheelchair users globally experience pain or discomfort, new study reveals
New research by the Toyota Mobility Foundation has unveiled insightful findings into some of the issues and experiences faced by wheelchair users, including almost 90…
The OT’s Perspective: When walking aids are no longer suitable
What happens when walking aids aren’t enough? Stuart Barrow shares an occupational therapist’s perspective. Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence About a year ago, I wrote an…
Backrest cushion allows disabled man to stay cool in his wheelchair
Jamie Hamblin has been able to stay cool in his wheelchair during this year’s particularly hot summer due to wheelAIR’s cooling backrest cushion. Jamie lives…
Yorkshire Care Equipment gives young girl mobility equipment to offer her more independence
Amelia Beaton has been given the wheelchair she needed from Yorkshire Care Equipment after finding the NHS’ standard wheelchair provision too heavy to give her…
Rehabilitation exercise centre receives funding from Stannah for new, assistive chair
Andover exercise centre ‘I Can’ Therapy Centre has been given £2,800 by lift specialist Stannah to purchase an assistive, fully adjustable REAL 9100 chair from…
New mid-wheel drive powerchair to support a range of medical conditions
Ottobock UK has launched a new addition to its Juvo powered wheelchair range — a mid-wheel drive version, aiming to provide more support and stability…