Quadruple amputee Ellie prepares for snowboarding adventure with bespoke prosthetics
Champion para-swimmer Ellie Challis is breaking new ground by becoming the first quadruple amputee in the UK to become a snowboarder. The teen from Little…
“Ground-breaking” gaming controller boosts stroke survivors’ chances of regaining full arm and hand use
A first-of-its-kind gaming device that has been shown to significantly improve the outcomes of stroke survivors by helping them regain strength and movement in their…
Seven out of ten disabled workers failed by employers, charity’s research finds
An overwhelming 69 percent of disabled workers in Wales say they have stopped working due to a disability or health condition, according to new research…
New transfer-to-drive family car conversion to provide total vehicle independence for wheelchair users
Wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) specialist Lewis Reed has created a new, unique transfer-to-drive vehicle – the SEAT Alhambra – to give total independence to wheelchair…
‘Disability price tag’ means life is more expensive for disabled children and their families, new research shows
Credit: Scope New research from charity Scope has revealed that families with disabled children have to spend more money each month to have the same…
AKW launches new task focused lighting range for accessible bathrooms to help reduce accidents
Accessible bathroom without AKW’s task focused lighting, showing uneven lighting, shadows and dark areas Available from March 2019, accessibility solutions provider AKW has launched a…
Council’s additional funding leads to new dementia and respite care services in Shropshire
Somerset County Council has provided dementia charity Reminiscence Learning with extra funding to allow for new dementia day care services and a new respite centre…
Free Molift Overhead Hoisting Problem Solving Workshops gain momentum amongst healthcare professionals
Continuing its focus on free professional education, Etac has begun delivering its new Overhead Hoisting Problem Solving Workshops, which have been attended by strong visitor…
The OT’s Perspective: Sensory Loss – A brief overview
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence As occupational therapists, we help a lot of different people in a lot of different ways. But one of the things…
BBC investigation reveals over £200mil is spent each year on mobility aids and highlights importance of recycling
Nikki Fox, the BBC’s disability correspondent, has discovered how much money could be saved by recycling mobility aids, such as crutches, rollators and Zimmer frames.…