Airport accessibility soars with no UK airports ranking ‘poor’ for second year running
zoom in to see just how dirty the windows are. A new report from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found that substantial progress has…
Study finds use of solid wheelchair backrest reduced patient posterior pelvic tilt by 9.16 degrees
A new study exploring two different types of wheelchair back supports and how they help people with spinal cord injuries has been published by Craig…
Let’s get it clear: Foot positioning – when not to put your best foot forward
Figure demonstrating the consequences of foot position on those with shortened hamstrings By Dr Barend ter Haar Over the years I have enjoyed listening to…
CASE STUDY: Fidgetbum helps 13-year-old boy get a good night’s sleep
13-year-old Elliott Baker from Oxfordshire is benefitting from using Fidgetbum™, a pioneering non-medicinal sleep aid which was the brainchild of Mel Wood. Elliott has Kernicterus,…
NHS Trusts to receive share of £600m to upgrade and refurbish hospitals
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced £600 million in funding to help upgrade and refurbish NHS hospitals in England. This latest…
9 in 10 say government must improve housing for older people, survey reveals
A new survey shows that nearly 90 percent of people think the UK Government should widen housing options for older people and that more than…
First news and entertainment hub for visually impaired people launches on smart speakers
Launching today, the new RealSAM Smart Speaker solution is a dedicated hub for blind and visually impaired people, offering subscribers access to thousands of books,…
New partnership helps holistic care app reach more people with rheumatoid arthritis
Digital healthcare specialist Daman has signed a new partnership agreement that will see its innovative RheumaBuddy app reach more people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Daman…
Southwark Council adopts virtual approach to prescribing daily living solutions
The social care team at Southwark Council is using virtual technology to enable them to more efficiently prescribe feasible outcomes to support activities of daily…
TEC provider sponsors important ADASS and TSA assistive tech commission
Steve Gates, Managing Director at Taking Care Taking Care has announced its sponsorship and involvement in the ADASS (Association of Directors of Adult Social Services)…