Ireland’s digital health plan to integrate telecare that allows clinical teams to monitor patients
A new digital health plan to improve people’s health experiences was launched at the Health Service Executive (HSE) ‘Better Together for Digital Healthcare’ conference on…
Children’s charity provides assistive tech for those with visual impairments in the North East
A local children’s charity recently provided a bundle of equipment to Northumberland-based North East Sight Matters (NESM) for its members who have a wide variety…
Rehabilitation device developed with therapists and clinicians receives £435k funding
An innovative medtech start-up that has created a soft robotic glove to help rehabilitate stroke patients has received almost half a million pounds of new…
New South East Midlands ICES contract promises to enable residents to remain independent
Medequip has announced its successful tender for the Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes integrated community equipment service (BLMK CES) contract. The contract is set to…
Council launches Christmas campaign to promote assistive technologies
Staffordshire County Council has launched a campaign showcasing assistive technology gift ideas that promote independence and wellbeing. The campaign stars the council's very own 'Happy…
78 percent of community equipment recommended by therapists reported appropriate for the recipient
Medequip has been working closely with Healthwatch North Yorkshire to complete a co-production project designed to secure accurate and in-depth feedback from people across the…
The NHS and government could save over £2.5bn caring for older people this winter, report says
A new report has been released to set out how the health and social care system can work better this winter by avoiding unnecessary hospital…
Wheelchair provision has impacted the physical health of 17 percent of young wheelchair users
A new report was created to identify the value of providing the right wheelchair that meets the needs of the recipient and the NHS. The…
OT delivers ‘express’ CPD sessions alongside new bed launch at the OT Show
Adjustable bed, chair, and care cot specialist Theraposture has reported a successful OT Show, as its stand proved to be a popular destination for occupational…
New paediatric care cot combines safety, strength, and integral functionality for young occupants
Building on the foundations of the original Inspiration cot, bed manufacturing specialists at Drive Devilbiss Healthcare have developed a new paediatric model, the Inspiration 2…