€750k funding to improve access to digital and assistive technologies in Ireland
€750,000 funding will support nine projects under the Health Service Executive’s Cooperative Real Engagement for Assistive Technology Enhancement (CREATE) initiative. CREATE II is the second…
Some migrations to digital telecare are being paused temporarily due to risk of service disruption
Recently, BT has been informed about incidents involving telecare users from another communications provider who had been switched to a digital landline. In light of this news,…
Mobility charity works with English Heritage to enhance access to Scarborough Castle
A mobility charity has announced that a new Tramper Mobility Scooter is now available for people with limited mobility and disabilities to hire at Scarborough…
Around 65 percent of all Blue Badge applications will no longer need to be completely reassessed
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a change in the renewal application process for Blue Badge holders with life-long mobility issues. The Blue Badge is…
Guest article: Assistive technology’s role in fall prevention and maintaining independence
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people with 70,000-75,000 people fracturing their…
New EU travelling rules to improve experiences for passengers with disabilities
The European Commission recently adopted a series of proposals designed to improve the experience of passengers and travellers with disabilities or reduced mobility by strengthening…
Back to Work Plan will support people with disabilities when placed in existing job vacancies
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride have unveiled their Back to Work Plan, which will expand…
New disability resource provides free guidance for businesses
Business Disability Forum (BDF) has opened nominations for its Disability Smart Awards 2024, along with launching a new A to Z of disability resource with…
New apartments support disabled residents using assistive tech and automated systems
New supported living apartments in Lancashire are enabling residents to live independently, thanks to a package of care and support with assistive technology. Formerly Skerton's…
Ageing population in Wales could benefit from £14.5m Independent Living Wellbeing Centre
Cardiff Council, in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council and the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB), is proposing to build a new…