Plymouth Council to support up to 18,000 people per year with new CES provider
Plymouth Council’s community equipment service (CES) has been secured by provider NRS Healthcare, where it will support between 16,000 to 18,000 people each year with assistive…
Dementia Hero Awards to raise awareness of assistive technology for people with dementia
Fiona Carragher, Director of Research & Influencing at Alzheimer's Society A health technology provider is working closely with Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness of the…
Audio guide launches to help blind and partially sighted people access busy train station
An audio guide that assists blind and partially sighted people around Bristol Temple Meads train station has been launched to ensure the station is as…
Innovative insight-driven service that delivers proactive wellbeing monitoring gains a new partner
A new insight-driven service that delivers proactive wellbeing monitoring to vulnerable citizens and property will integrate with a smart water management platform to help provide…
Disability employment gap has widened despite an increase of 240,000 disabled people in employment
Recent data shows that the disability employment gap of working-age disabled people in the UK is now at its widest point since 2018. Published by…
Airbnb launches new accessibility features to help people with disabilities find suitable accommodation
The process of booking an Airbnb has become easier to use for people with disability requirements with its new Adapted category. The category features homes…
New BHTA President to support members in achieving goals and building strength
Leyton Stevens, Chairman of the BHTA, David Stockdale CEO at the BHTA, Andrew Stevenson, President of the BHTA and Alastair Maxwell, former BHTA President. The…
Fashion brand launches stylish and functional adaptive crossbody bags and backpacks
A backpack brand has launched a collection of highly adaptive crossbody bags and backpacks to help make their products more accessible. Both JanSport’s Central Adaptive…
Therapy team at NHS foundation trust continues appeal for unused walking aids to be returned
Stockport NHS Foundation and its therapy team are continuing their appeal for unused walking aids to be returned, so they can be reused and cut…
Scottish charity raises £55,000 to improve disability access at local football stadium
The Dunfermline Athletic Disabled Supporters Club (DADSC) has raised £55,000 to allow wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility to enjoy facilities within the first…