Four in-situ slings launch that promise to be cost effective and facilitate better transfers
Moving and handling specialist Care & Independence has launched four new in-situ slings, which aim to provide a wider cost-effective choice for community equipment providers.…
Spring Budget 2023: What the assistive tech sector needs to know
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt Yesterday (15 March 2023), Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, unveiled the Spring Budget 2023, which sets out the…
Merton Council harnesses power of telecare to speed up hospital discharges
A new pilot telecare service has been set up in Merton to assist people returning home from hospitals and speed up the discharge process. Merton…
Microsoft extends customisable 3D printed attachments to help people with limited dexterity grip pens
Revealed at the recent Ability Summit, Microsoft is expanding its 3D printed grips for pens for people with reduced mobility, launching a tool to help…
Unique study aims to improve wheelchair mechanics and user satisfaction
Wheelchair users across the UK are being asked to share their experiences for a new study by Staffordshire University. Engineering and biomechanics experts are collaborating…
New partnership aims to improve person-centred care for vulnerable people
Care management platform Log my Care and PainChek, a medical device for pain assessment, are integrating to enhance the care management experience. With this partnership,…
OT wins £1.5k funding at RCOT Awards 2023 for app that supports practitioners
Occupational Therapist Alicia Ridout Technology-enabled care specialist (TEC) Tunstall Healthcare has awarded £1,500 of funding to the winner of the Technology Innovation in Occupational Therapy…
EXCLUSIVE: Making sure your business is evacuation ready for disabled employees and visitors
Chris Persey, Operations Director at The Stair Climbing Company, provides guidance for businesses on how they can ensure their premises are evacuation ready for disabled…
NHS England expands community response teams to reduce pressure on hospitals
Millions more people are set to benefit from quicker care at home thanks to the boosted rollout of healthcare teams in the community, as part…
Microsoft will discuss leveraging AI and assistive tech for future inclusivity at 13th Ability Summit
Global technology giant Microsoft will discuss how it is using AI to tackle some of the world’s biggest issues in accessibility and disability inclusion at…