“Revolutionary” bionic exoskeleton gets a newer sleeker look for patients
Ottobock has launched the latest edition of its bionic exoskeleton in the UK, giving patients with lower limb weakness a more streamlined and efficient walking…
CQC criticised for only issuing fixed penalty notice over ‘horrific’ care home abuse
Credit: Stephen Morris/The Guardian The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued the National Autistic Society (NAS) a £4,000 fine over the situation at Mendip House,…
HRH The Princess Royal boosts entrepreneurialism in the healthcare sector at The OT Practice official opening
Courtesy of The OT Practice A private occupational therapy practice, based in Hampshire, officially opened its new office on the 8th of March with Her…
Modified smart glasses to help people with visual impairments tackle social isolation
Credit: AV Magazine OXSIGHT, a newly launched assistive technology company, has modified Epson smart glasses to aid people who are blind or visually impaired overcome…
Wales launches national campaign to attract more social care workers into jobs to keep up with growing demands
A collaboration between Social Care Wales and other social care organisations has launched a new recruitment campaign called WeCare to attract more people to work…
Pilot scheme rolled out to provide additional support to Isle of Wight residents with communication needs
Due to launch at the end of March 2019, the Isle of Wight has been selected to run a pilot project to improve support for…
Innovative therapy centre that encourages exercises amongst adults officially opens in Sheffield
From left to right: I Can Therapy Centre's Kevin, Deputy Mayor of Sheffield Tony Downing and Sara Payne MBE cutting the ribbon at the official…
Pioneering research to deliver person-centred care for people with progressive conditions
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and the University of Cambridge have developed a way to help people with progressive conditions receive better person-centred…
NHS rolls out apprenticeships to recruit more people into health and social care sector
In a bid to make clinical careers accessible for more people and help combat recruitment struggles, the NHS has announced new degree-level apprenticeships in physiotherapy…
Care home residents help improve interaction and engagement amongst autistic adults
Credit: Hull Live Adults with autism in Hull have been spending time at the Elm Tree Court residential home in an effort to improve their…