Medical Technology Strategy: Key takeaways for the assistive technology sector
On 3 February 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published its first-ever medical technology strategy. Entitled ‘Medical Technology Strategy’, the medical technology…
Immersive new app allows people to control their iPhone via eye-tracking tech
Athena Accessible Technology has launched an innovative free app that allows users to control an iPhone with their eyes. The app, Athena Eye Control, uses…
Fun therapy building blocks set to help children enhance their range of movements and skills
A unique set of development and rehabilitation blocks are being launched by Baffin Technology, which are designed to enable children to develop and enhance a…
Case study: Centre helps man regain driving independence following a traumatic brain injury
Originally from Romania, Constantin Adrian Popescu, 37 living in Sonning Common, Berkshire, has regained his driving independence following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) through the…
75 percent of councils forced to increase council tax by 4.99 percent in April
Three quarters of local authorities are set to increase their council tax by the maximum amount this April, according to new research from the County…
Toyota and RCOT give tips on helping someone with mobility issues get into and out of a car
The helpful guidance can be used by health and social care professionals to pass on to their clients with reduced mobility who may struggle with…
Innovative six-wheel-drive powerchair becomes available to UK users
A UK supplier of bespoke powerchair solutions will begin supplying an agile indoor and outdoor powerchair over the coming months, following a new partnership. Precision…
New extra-large wheelchair offering set to support broader range of users
Herefordshire-based wheelchair manufacturer Chunc has made its signature wheelchair inclusive to more sizes with its new XL offering following user demand. The Chunc One manual…
Report suggests greater use of digital technology is a crucial step in reforming social care
James Bullion, Executive Director of Adult Social Care Services, Norfolk Tunstall Healthcare and County Councils Network (CCN) have published a report, which argues that the…
Three NHS trusts trial smart tech to enable cardiac rehab in patients’ homes
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are taking part in a major new study…