Free moving and handling training event for OTs in Kent
Safe patient moving and handling specialist Care & Independence is inviting local occupational therapists (OTs) to join in with its free training event. The course…
Wirral council to digitalise fluid monitoring across care homes in the county
Hydratrack app by Aquarate. Medical equipment supplier Aquarate and Wirral Council are working on a new project that is being rolled out to various care…
EXCLUSIVE: Toyota Startup Accelerator helps “world’s first” airline-compliant active wheelchair achieve new heights
Revolve Wheel by Revolve Air, “the world’s first” active wheelchair that fits the standards of universal cabin luggage or compact car’s trunk, has been supported…
Guest article: How can technology and education help us to meet the needs of an ageing society
Andy Hart, Training and Consultancy Manager at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the importance of educating health and social care professionals about the benefits of technology in…
New pelvic and torso stabilisation device aims to make seating prescription more cost-effective
Mobility equipment supplier AAT GB has newly launched Base Doro, a device that delivers ‘optimal’ pelvic and torso stabilisation. Hip stabilisation and correction without pressure…
New Active Travel and Research Grant programmes to help fill gaps in existing transport services for disabled people
The Motability charity is launching six new grant programmes, committing £50 million in funding over the next three financial years to organisations across the UK…
Design awards partnership hosted by Dundee landmark aims to improve independent living
Sup Spoon, previous award winner. A design competition uncovering independent living inventions of the future has secured a partnership with Scotland's design museum, V&A Dundee,…
9-year-old from Yorkshire to descend into the UK’s largest cave to raise donations for new bionic arms
Mobility equipment supplier Recare is set to help Luke Mortimer, 9 from Yorkshire, to raise donations for new bionic arms, as he descends into the…
3-in-1 assistive device designed to offer people with disabilities convenient use of multiple devices
The GlassOuse Pro is the latest addition to the GlassOuse assistive device series for people with disabilities or limited mobility, used to control phones, computers,…
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…