New guidance aims to drive accessibility in built environments to support one billion people globally with disabilities
Business Disability Forum wheelchair assistance switch. Business Disability Forum (BDF) has published a new global guide this month showing how all businesses can make their…
Around 7,000 people in Northern Ireland to benefit from Changing Places toilet facilities
Minister of Finance in Northern Ireland Conor Murphy and Changing Places campaigners. Minister of Finance in Northern Ireland Conor Murphy has announced changes to building…
Medical device classification to optimise the prescriptive accessibility options available to OTs
AAT’s S-Max wheeled kinematic stairclimber Healthcare professionals have a certified solution to assist people with their home mobility limitations and problems as AAT GB attains…
Patients with chronic illnesses able to self-manage their conditions with successful telehealth pilot
Credit: Tunstall Healthcare, myMobile on phone Tunstall Healthcare has been involved in a collaborative 12-week telehealth pilot project in Ireland to explore how remote technologies…
Kent community equipment appeal helps address supply chain problems
An appeal to people in east Kent to return much-needed community equipment has proven successful with two containers being filled in a few weeks. Since…
Academia, NHS organisations and council work together to support healthy ageing in Newcastle
A cutting-edge £500m development supporting the understanding, care and innovation of products and services for an ageing population has been given the go-ahead in Newcastle.…
OTs to view “UK-first” specialist seating and rehab solutions clinic at Kidz Middle
Recare team at Kidz to Adultz. A mobility retailer and specialist in assistive equipment for children and young adults, Recare will be showcasing its wheelchairs,…
MP visits private provider to see the “life-saving” benefits that TEC delivers
MP Simon Jupp learns about TEC at Taking Care Private provider of personal alarm services Taking Care has opened its doors to a local MP…
New directional microphone tech could help 20.6 million users UK-wide
The Voice Selector Converse device Focused listening technology provider, Nuance Hearing, has launched what it calls a "state-of-the-art" directional microphone, The Voice Selector Converse, to…
New Medequip partnership recruiting panel members to improve community equipment service
Community equipment specialist Medequip has formed a new partnership with an independent organisation that gives people a voice to improve and shape health and social…