Unique pet bowl enables mobility-restricted pet owners to independently fill food bowls
Designer and manufacturer Delapre Distribution has relaunched its long-handled pet bowl that eliminates the need for pet owners to pick up bowls from the floor,…
“Neighbourhood of the future” independent living model to launch in Glasgow
Independent living specialist Blackwood is set to launch its pioneering concept to transform future homes and communities in Glasgow, which aims to allow people to…
Population projections could mean more users will require assistive tech in the home by 2041
Shower manufacturer Triton is warning of the increasing need to adopt efficient electric showers designed for elderly and vulnerable users due to the Office for…
Video: Roundtable discusses how to balance face-to-face and virtual assessments for assistive tech
The final webinar of a five-part series exploring the topic of virtual assessments for assistive technology has been released, where clinical and industry leaders discuss…
Social work practitioners quickly become ‘digitally advanced’ through the use of assistive technologies
Data released by Cassius, a partnership between Suffolk County Council, Alcove and Rethink Partners, highlights the benefits of the digital care technology service for people…
Mattress decontamination and repair service to eliminate cross contamination between residents
Medaco is pioneering the field of mattress decontamination and repair by launching a full range mattress care service that will help to prevent cross contamination,…
CES provider to evolve service provision through outsourced contract over five years
Community equipment service (CES) provider Medequip has been commissioned by Somerset County Council and NHS Somerset to provide the newly integrated Community Equipment and Wheelchair…
UK’s smallest standing powerchair wins Naidex ‘Best in show’ award
Precision Rehab, a UK supplier of paediatric powered wheelchairs, has won the coveted ‘Best in show’ award with its PR 35S powerchair at this year’s…
Ambassador launches accessible guided nature walks
With support from nationwide mobility product specialist TGA, Gini Mitchell, 49 from Folkestone, has started a new business called ‘Wild with Wheels’ which provides guided…
AI technology supports independent living by learning daily behaviour patterns of older people
Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being used in a new telecare monitoring device, launched by personal alarm provider Taking Care, which is designed to…