CPD masterclass to focus on paediatric cot bed regulations when prescribing assistive interventions
Adjustable care cots and beds specialist Theraposture is set to host its next CPD webinar focused on paediatric cot bed legislation for clinicians who prescribe…
A call for evidence to determine inequality in medical devices has been launched
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views to find out how medical devices and technologies may be exacerbating inequalities in healthcare.…
CES provider to work with commissioning team to deliver efficient assistive tech service
A new community equipment service (CES) has been secured by provider Medequip in Norfolk, where it will be responsible for procuring, storing, delivering, installing, maintaining,…
Disability inclusion conference set to improve the disabled customer experience
This year’s Purple Tuesday Global Virtual Conference will see industry experts, Purple Tuesday sector partners, disabled leaders, and ambassadors come together to discuss and share…
Stair safety device designed to help to prevent users from suffering stair-related injuries
Highway Energy Services has launched an “innovative” device, designed for people who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from leg operations, to help prevent injuries relating…
Nearly 300,000 people are currently waiting for a social care needs assessment, latest figures show
A recent report by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has found that waiting lists for care and support assessments in England…
Bespoke and invisible hearing aid designed to overcome the challenges active users face
Hearing aid manufacturer Oticon has unveiled a new range of discreet in-the-ear hearing aids, which delivers high audiological performance and supports the brain’s natural way…
Lightweight, easy-to-disassemble powerchair wins product award across the pond
The WHILL Model C2 Chair has won a US-based award having been praised for being a convenient, lightweight, manoeuvrable, smart, and transportable solution for powerchair…
New partnership to fast-track innovation in assistive technologies
Professor Marc Desmulliez, manager of the MDMC and Heriot-Watt University (left) and Graham Watson, Executive Chair of InnoScot Health (right). A partnership between Heriot-Watt University…
Lancashire County Council considers £4- to £9 per week charge for telecare service users
Lancashire County Council has proposed changing its free telecare service to a new charge of £4 to £9 per week for users so that…