CPD sessions will look at benefits of safe living spaces and beds for complex needs next month
Safespaces, which offers tailor-made safe living spaces and beds for people with complex needs, is hosting an event next month, where healthcare professionals can experience…
Telecare could save NHS over £200m a year, new data shows
A new report from technology-enabled care (TEC) specialist TakingCare has revealed how much money telecare could save the NHS each year, as forecasts predict the…
Every child in every school should be introduced to assistive tech, report suggests
Children in every school should be introduced to assistive technology to help establish a common ground and equal footing among students and help raise awareness…
Manufacturers given more time to get certain medical devices CE certified
The EU has taken steps to give manufacturers more time to get certain medical devices, which includes certain assistive technologies, certified under the EU Medical…
Soft robotic glove that supports therapists to manage patients remotely secures £2.2m
Scottish technology firm Bioliberty has secured £ million in funding to develop a unique soft robotic glove, Lifeglov, which can restore upper limb mobility in…
Additional £102m DFG funding will be distributed from spring 2023
Helen Whately, Minister for Social Care The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has revealed that, from spring 2023, it will be investing an…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of a product manager at an established TEC specialist
Nikki Williams, Product Manager at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses what a typical day in her life looks like, including the importance of working with health, social…
Randomised clinical trial finds gamified rehab could be an effective alternative to standard care
A recent randomised control trial has revealed that game-based rehabilitation equipment could be an effective alternative to standard care for older patients to regain their…
University’s stroke rehab work continues to grow with focus on assistive tech
The University of Strathclyde’s pioneering stroke rehabilitation work, which is supported by Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS), is developing new assistive technologies to improve…
Councils to explore a different approach to providing more timely access to DFGs at event
Foundations, the national body for home improvement agencies, is hosting a DFG Assessment Summit in June, which will give adaptations professionals the chance provide better…