Assistive pen which can read Braille could improve literacy among visually impaired people
A sensory pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol. The handheld assistive device, which…
Pioneering assistive tech finalists selected as part of important global dementia challenge prize
Five finalists with innovative assistive technologies that can transform the lives of those with dementia have now been selected as part of the Longitude Prize…
Welsh Government invests over £250m into keeping people well at home and preventing hospital admissions
More than a quarter of a billion pounds of Welsh Government investment has helped older people be cared for in their own homes and avoided…
Innovative fall detection tech will be installed in over 350 retirement apartments
Birchgrove, a developer of rented retirement homes, has become the first senior living provider in the UK to install Nobi’s AI-driven fall detection smart light,…
30 years of alarm call data delivers new early warning system about potential health concerns among elderly people
Taking Care, a UK personal alarm provider, has unveiled ActiveAlert, an assistive technology service that provides proactive alerts to family members about potential health concerns…
Council launches smart tech service to help residents live independently at home
Woking Borough Council has newly launched a home installation service to support elderly and disabled residents in the borough to use smart technology. Careline Plus…
Removing serious fall hazards from older people’s homes would save NHS £330m a year
New analysis from Building Research Establishment (BRE) for the Centre for Ageing Better shows that removing the most serious fall hazards in homes lived in…
Free event aims to help disabled drivers learn more about EV accessibility
A free event taking place next week is designed to help people make informed mobility choices regarding electric vehicles (EVs). The Motability Scheme’s free EV…
Video: Train operator trials AI speech-to-text announcements for passengers with hearing loss
Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has successfully completed a two-day trial of assistive technology on its trains to improve journeys for hearing-impaired passengers. Developed in…
Apple introduces innovative Hearing Aid feature to its stylish earphones
Technology giant Apple has announced that it is bringing an all-in-one hearing health experience to its AirPods Pro 2. The new assistive features are designed…