New permanent secretary at the DHSC to rebuild the NHS as part of the Plan for Change
Samantha Jones has been appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health…
OT students gain understanding on how community services can be used in person-centred care
On 26 March, Medequip was invited to speak with occupational therapy students at Nottingham Trent University, sharing knowledge and expertise to support their journey into…
New network to develop tech that can enhance the physical capabilities of people with dementia
Heriot-Watt, the University of Strathclyde, and Age Scotland are leading a new network focusing on how technology can enhance the social, mental, and physical capacities…
Residents in Chichester will be able to hire mobility equipment to access shops and leisure facilities
Chichester City Council announced the return of ShopMobility, designed to provide greater independence and accessibility for people with restricted mobility in the city centre. The…
Researchers, developers, engineers, and professionals work together in Dementia Networks
Researchers at Imperial College London are to develop technologies to enable people with dementia to live independently for longer. The ‘ZeDTech’ dementia network, developing zero…
Designers, developers, and dementia experts to create user-friendly assistive technologies
Researchers at Northumbria University have been awarded £ million to develop a network which will support people with dementia by connecting existing technology and services…
TEC Virtual House showcases a range of assistive tech for people with various health conditions
Herefordshire Council has launched an easy-to-use online service that showcases a range of solutions designed to help people live more independently and safely. The TEC…
Partnership provides assistive tech to support people with neurological conditions
AT Superstore has partnered with Liverpool-based The Brain Charity to help people with neurological conditions access assistive technology that makes education and employment more accessible.…
Walking aids return scheme launches in London to improve patient access to walking aids
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a walking aids return scheme. This initiative will benefit the environment by reducing waste and carbon emissions…
New course will enable professionals to support access to wheelchair-adapted sport sessions
WheelPower, a national charity for wheelchair sport, has a useful short online course designed to help teachers, coaches, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to adapt their…