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…
EXCLUSIVE: Bridging the digital gap – How smart speakers can transform health and social care access
Caroline Laurenson, Co-Founder of TL Tech, discusses smart speakers’ capabilities in helping help health and social care professionals signpost their clients to relevant services and…
Alarm handling software and digital home hub set to help providers ahead of digital switchover
Health and care technology firm Tunstall Healthcare has unveiled two new products to support health, housing, and social care providers through the digital transition and…
NHS virtual wards treat 100,000 patients in a year
More than 100,000 patients have been treated in NHS virtual wards in the last year, according to recent figures from NHS England. Virtual wards allow…
30 regional accents added to AAC software to give disabled people more choice and individuality
Smartbox Assistive Technology Grid Pad 10s Disabled people across the UK and Ireland who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) aids to speak now have…
Project that enhances prosthetic socket fitting process could have big impact on patient rehab
A University of Bath research project is striving to dramatically improve support for amputees in need of a prothesis through speeding up the socket fitting…
Robust all-terrain and joystick-controlled powerchair launches
A new fully electric powered off-road wheelchair has been launched by all-terrain wheelchair firm Mountain Trike Company and vehicle adaptations specialist Steering Development. SDMotion Trike…
Four-wheel remote folding scooter launches for easy transportation
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched UltraFold, a new four-wheel folding mobility scooter designed to provide a “flawless fusion” of contemporary design, safety, comfort, and performance.…
Latest adjustable and customisable care beds will be displayed at Naidex
Healthcare professionals will have the chance to view two newly launched adjustable care beds from Rise & Recline at this year’s Naidex. The Sherwood and…