Interactive assistive tech donated to disabled children at Oxford children’s hospice
The Shanly Foundation has supported charity Lifelites with £2,000 so it can continue to donate assistive technology for life-limited and disabled children in Oxfordshire and…
Pioneering digital telecare project wins £130k funding for independent living in Scotland
Assistive technology specialist Communicare247 is on track to deliver a first-of-its-kind digital home care system in Glasgow, after securing major funding. Communicare247 has won funding…
WHO launches online training workshop for measuring access to assistive tech
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is holding an online training workshop that looks to measure the need of, and barriers to, accessing assistive technology in…
Council’s TEC service sees demand rocket to help keep vulnerable residents safe
Cambridgeshire County Council says its Enhanced Response Service (ERS) – which helps people with non-emergency assistance – has responded to over 6,000 call outs since…
PMG Conference pushed back to July 2022 due to “continuing impact” of pandemic
Organisers of the annual Posture and Mobility Group (PMG) Conference have confirmed new dates for its next show, which will now take place from 11th…
Over 36,000 people still waiting for initial occupational therapy assessment in Ireland
According to new figures, 36,335 people are still waiting for their initial occupational therapy assessment in Ireland, including nearly 21,000 children – more than half…
Cost-effective fall assistance device launches for use in domestic settings
Yorkshire Care Equipment, a specialist seating, mobility aid and care equipment company, has launched the Raizer M fall assistance device, which has been specially designed…
Major UK service providers to discuss providing online advice about assistive tech in upcoming webinar
Hosted by the Digital Heath and Care Alliance (DHACA), an upcoming webinar will hear from a panel of commissioners and project leaders from across the…
New flexible pressure care system to reduce clinical training on multiple devices
Moving away from a traditional dedicated pump and dynamic mattress system, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has developed mattress and cushion options that are compatible with both…
Educational care cot webinars for healthcare professionals to be presented at Kidz Virtual
Theraposture, a trusted specialist in adjustable cots for children with disabilities, will be presenting educational cot webinars for healthcare professionals and families at Kidz Virtual.…