Virtual training sessions to help retailers better understand wetroom product specifications
Wetroom manufacturer Impey has announced 2024 dates for its free online ‘We Are Wetrooms’ training programme, which helps installers, retailers, plumbers, tilers, and merchant counter…
New independent living service to assist older housing association residents
A Northamptonshire-based housing association has received a further £2 million for its new independent living scheme. The scheme will replace the former Hearnden Court building…
New AI Act for AI providers and developers of systems affect individuals residing in the EU
InnoScot Health has responded to the EU agreeing to a landmark deal on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) as a welcome development but says…
New video call service helps residents at care facilities stay in touch with family and professionals
CareCall, a new video call service, has launched for care facilities. It can be used by residents and patients to help them stay in touch…
TEC solution alerts carers of high bathroom occupancy to provide efficient preventative care
Wirral Council, Medequip, and 2iC-Care have collaborated to put 2iC-Care’s interoperable technology-enabled care solution, Andi, to the test. Andi, winner of the ITEC Innovation Award…
Former charity chief executive to ensure Adult Disability Payment meets people’s needs
Edel Harris OBE will chair the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment. Edel Harris OBE, the former chief executive of the charity Mencap, has been…
Council launches adult social care strategy which aims to promote assistive technologies
Neath Port Talbot councillors have endorsed three new strategic plans to address issues in adult social care, and children and young people's social care. Neath…
Council launches survey on new Changing Places toilets draft policy to boost accessibility in Belfast
Belfast City Council is seeking feedback on its Changing Places toilets draft policy for the city. The proposed policy has been published on the council…
£25.2m NHS investment to launch new health hub that provides rehabilitation therapy services
The progress of a £ million new-build Health Hub in Norfolk that is due to house a range of primary care services, including rehabilitation therapy…
New Changing Places toilet to make rail travel more accessible in Greater Manchester
A new Changing Places toilet has opened at one of Northern’s Greater Manchester stations to enhance the accessibility of disabled passengers’ journeys. The new toilet…