Scottish Government seeks feedback on mobility part of disability benefit
People are being encouraged to share their views on how Adult Disability Payment supports their mobility needs. Adult Disability Payment, delivered by Social Security Scotland,…
NHS physiotherapy strikes paused in Wales after “breakthrough” progress
Credit: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) members in Wales are pausing strike action after recent progress was made with the Welsh…
Case study: Bathtime for teenager with quadriplegic CP is liberated with posture support aid
An infinitely adjustable posture support cushion has transformed bathing for a teenager with quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP). For teenager George, bathtime has always been compromised.…
Assistive technologies help respite charity guests regain independence
Advanced assistive technologies from manufacturer Pressalit have been installed in Leuchie House, a national respite charity that provides “transformational” care for its guests. Set in…
Assistive tech partnership provides education tech to dyslexic children in Hull and East Yorkshire
Dyslexic children in Hull and East Yorkshire now have access to OrCam’s assistive technology, which can support independent learning and reading in and out of…
Let’s Get It Clear: Travelling by air with a wheelchair part II – Air Travel Configuration Card
Figure 1. American National Standard for Assistive Technology for Air Travel In last month’s Let’s Get It Clear article we reviewed the experience that wheelchair…
Case study: Expert guidance helps mum with MS drive safely again
Sarah Sullivan, 34 from Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, has been able to continue driving with multiple sclerosis (MS), thanks to expert guidance from Glasgow’s DriveAbility Scotland.…
EXCLUSIVE: How can health tech support health and social care professionals and users?
Gavin Bashar, Managing Director at Tunstall UK&I, offers his thoughts on how technology-enabled care services (TECS) can support the UK’s health, housing, and social care…
NHS commits to 5,000 more hospital beds as part of important two-year recovery plan
The NHS and the UK Government have published an important plan to help recover urgent and emergency care services, reduce waiting times, and improve patient…
Case study: Helpful stairclimber incorporated rapidly into care home so residents could stay safe
The owner of a care home in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, quickly got assistive technology incorporated to help residents get up and down the stairs, after…