Oticon hearing aid is a “breakthrough” in paediatric hearing care by helping children to differentiate between speech and noise
A pioneer of audiology and hearing aid technology, Oticon is aiming to redefine child-friendly hearing care with the launch of its new Oticon Opn Play…
New global study unveils different attitudes and concerns towards ageing
Ipsos MORI has carried out a new global study, in partnership with the Centre for Ageing Better, to highlight the varying attitudes towards ageing across…
Children’s charity donates thousands of pounds worth of assistive tech to Cambridgeshire hospice
Credit: Cambridge Network Lifelites has donated thousands of pounds worth of specialist assistive technology to disabled children at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) in Milton,…
Daddy duties are worry free for Martin thanks to C-Leg technology
When Martin Tweedie found out he was going to become a father, the aspiring Paralympian had one thing in mind – to hold his newborn…
Identification of unpaid carers in UK hospitals sees improved patient care
Carer Passports, a UK initiative championed by Carers UK that recognises the role of unpaid carers in the UK health system, has been selected as…
Work begins on £5.1 million accessible children’s centre in Gloucester
A new “state-of-the-art” centre, which is set to provide inclusive exercise, sports and leisure facilities for disabled people, is being built in the grounds of…
New safety campaign to help highlight differences between through-floor lifts for healthcare professionals
Targeted at occupational therapists, healthcare professionals and users, Stiltz Homelifts has launched a new ‘safety first’ campaign to showcase the difference between the various through-the-floor…
Multi-million-dollar grant to help university develop innovative device for children with cerebral palsy
The University of Delaware (UD) in the USA has received almost $200,000 in start-up funding to develop a motorised ankle foot device for children with…
New powerchair allows young boy to live his life to the full
8-year-old George Lockley, from Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, enjoys living life to the full and this is partly thanks to his Piccolino Paravan powered…
Government launches recruitment campaign for thousands more adult social care staff
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that the Government has launched a new campaign – ‘Every Day Is Different’ – aiming…