Young disabled people to learn more about adapted driving at Kidz to Adultz Middle
Driving Mobility, a national charity that provides specialist driving and mobility assessment centres, will be exhibiting at Kidz to Adultz Middle to help young disabled…
Free CPD seminar will focus on the long-term positive impact of investing in assistive bathing
At this month’s Kidz to Adultz Middle event in Coventry, Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist (OT), in association with Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, will present a…
Bridgend County Borough Council commits almost £700k to improving telecare services
A budget that is investing in assistive technology services and the health and wellbeing of residents has been approved for the coming financial year by…
Service opens in Cambridge offering short-term hire of a wide range of mobility equipment
Credit: Matthew Percival and British Red Cross A British Red Cross service that helps people stay independent and mobile has opened at a new site…
“Fragmented” adaptations process in Scotland in need of an overhaul, report says
An interesting report has been published that takes an insightful and in-depth look at the “fragmented, overly complex, and bureaucratic” housing adaptations process in Scotland.…
Upcoming online event will explore use of assistive tech during Ukraine war
WHO/Europe, the WHO Country Office in Ukraine, and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine are hosting an online event next week underlining urgent issues: people’s…
New reliable mobility scooter and folding powerchair will soon be available in the UK
Reyhee Cruiser Mobility equipment manufacturer Reyhee has recently launched two “life-changing” solutions that are designed to support those with reduced mobility. Its new mobility scooter,…
Helpful accessible kitchen and bathing solutions will be on display at Naidex 2023
Health and social care professionals will have the opportunity to view a range of helpful assistive kitchen and bathing equipment at the upcoming Naidex show…
EXCLUSIVE: Putting your best foot forward – Why now is the time for adaptive footwear
Joseph DiFrancisco, Occupational Therapist and Founder of Friendly Shoes, discusses the growing adaptive footwear market. Life requires footwear, and putting on shoes is among the…
€3m Disability and Participation Awareness Fund launches to improve the lives of disabled people
Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte The Republic of Ireland has launched a €3 million funding opportunity for organisations to improve…