Charity donates transformative assistive tech for life-limited children
Children’s charity Lifelites has donated brand-new assistive technology worth tens of thousands of pounds for life-limited and disabled children using the services of the children’s…
Evacuation chair range developed by disabled people is launched ‘for the first time’
Steven Mifsud, Founder of Direct Access Accessibility consultancy Direct Access launched a new Evacuation Chair range. Developed by disabled people, the consultancy says it is…
Adam Ferry OT to present new bathing CPD seminar at OTAC Exeter
Occupational Therapist (OT) Adam Ferry will be presenting new CPD education at his first assisted bathing seminar of 2021 at OTAC Exeter (in association with…
Hip’Guard ‘airbag belt’ proven to reduce impact of falls by 85 percent
An “industry-first” fall protection device has been launched in the UK, which uses innovative motion analysis, fall detection and airbag technology to protect the wearer…
OTs’ and users’ feedback help create ‘major step change’ for hoisting in comfort
An innovative new sling range with patented designs and enhanced benefits for users and carers has been launched by moving and handling specialist Care &…
CASE STUDY: How an automatic cushion is making life an uplifting experience for a 98-year-old
The impact of age and arthritis has meant that even the most basic of activities of daily living, such as getting up and down from…
Raising accessible home standards a key recommendation for transforming disabled people’s lives
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Disability Commission has published a new report that makes important recommendations to transform the lives of disabled people ahead…
ARMED prevention tech recognised in coveted awards for helping to stop emergencies
A health and social care technology company has been announced the winner in the ‘Innovation in Health Tech’ category at the LaingBuisson Awards 2020 for…
Uni researchers trial innovative app to help over-50s remain independent for longer
A research project at the University of Strathclyde is exploring what helps the over-50s in Scotland stay active, healthy and independent for longer through the…
Scottish council launches fully digitally enabled end-to-end telecare service
Falkirk Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to go live with an end-to-end digital telecare service, providing users with personal and home…