EXCLUSIVE: How councils can improve care technology provision for younger generations
Steve Taylor, a care technology expert at PA Consulting Steve Taylor, a care technology expert at PA Consulting, discusses how councils can better deliver care…
Train operator using AI to trial British Sign Language announcements
Train operator Northern is trialling the use of AI to deliver train announcements in British Sign Language (BSL) for those travelling between Manchester and Leeds…
£1m funding from NHS England to improve wireless innovations across seven trusts
Trials of new wireless technologies, including assistive technologies, to help improve patient care and strengthen connectivity in A&Es and ambulance bays are set to launch…
Assistive tech gets AI upgrade to “transform” reading for visually impaired people
OrCam Technologies has introduced a new AI assistant to its OrCam Read 3, an assistive reading device that functions as a handheld reading companion, smart…
Up to £1m available to councils and ICBs to accelerate adoption of remote monitoring tech
Lilli, a SaaS company using a proactive lifestyle monitoring technology to “revolutionise” care, has launched a new funding opportunity to support local authorities and integrated…
EXCLUSIVE: Rethinking assistive tech for children with cerebral palsy
Dr. Krisztina Weiszhaupt, the executive director of the Conductive Education Center of Orlando Dr. Krisztina Weiszhaupt, the executive director of the Conductive Education Center of…
Design Age Institute at the Royal College of Art reveals Pathfinder Innovation projects
Credit: The Centaur by Centaur Robotics A self-balancing robotic mobility vehicle, audio-led navigation app, and a mobility-friendly electric vehicle charging cable are among latest Pathfinder…
Highly adaptable tilt-in-space powerchair to launch at Naidex 2024
Bespoke powerchair supplier Precision Rehab will be launching the new Paravan PR30/II at Naidex 2024, which is a highly adaptable powerchair that can be fitted…
New course accredits independent living retailers to assess for home adaptations equipment
Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT) is working in partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) to launch a new course designed for retailers…
Innovative hearing aid can understand the wearer’s listening intentions and respond accordingly
Hearing aid specialist Oticon has launched Oticon Intent, a new hearing aid that can understand the user’s listening intentions and respond accordingly. Oticon Intent incorporates…