New portal allows retailers to showcase assistive tech to two million people a year for free
The DLF (formerly Disabled Living Foundation) has launched a new vendor portal, which will allow UK retailers to reach an engaged audience who are looking…
Let’s get it clear: It’s been ‘Crash Tested’! So what?
You may see in a manufacturer’s literature that their product has been ‘Crash Tested’. It is important to understand there is no one crash test,…
Charity donates bespoke assistive tech to hospice to give children a better quality of life
Children’s charity Lifelites has donated a brand-new bespoke package of life-changing technology worth tens of thousands of pounds to support life-limited and disabled young people…
Council’s occupational therapy service urges residents to return unused assistive equipment
The occupational therapy service at Shetland Islands Council is urging local residents to return any unwanted assistive equipment so that it can continue supporting people…
£14m competition to create better services for older people so they remain independent
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a non-departmental public body that promotes innovation, has launched the £14 million Designed for Ageing competition. The aim of the…
Let’s get it clear: Is 90 degrees a right angle?
iShear device which when placed under seat cushion, uses shear force information to inform about optimal positioning of the occupant From Figure in Waugh &…
Five-year community equipment service in Leicestershire and Rutland to enable early hospital discharge
Community equipment service (CES) provider Medequip has been awarded a five-year contract to provide an Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service (ICELS) for adults, children and…
New UK tech company to focus on advanced cutting-edge rehab products
Rebotics Technology is a new UK company that will focus on advanced products that assist and complement the rehabilitation process, enabling people to regain independence.…
Councils re-award major housing adaptations contracts to Handicare for quality service
UK stairlifts provider Handicare has successfully retained contracts with two local authorities to supply, install, service, repair, and remove stairlifts and patient handling equipment. This…
Almost £400m in funding to help adult social care sector ahead of winter
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid The UK Government has confirmed additional funding for infection prevention and control to help the adult social care…