Bespoke Cornwall development future-proofed with stylish homelift
A modern Altura Platinum homelift from Access BDD has helped futureproof a couple’s beautiful sea view property in St Ives, Cornwall. Sue and her husband…
Home health monitoring range to help clients avoid anxiety associated with GP surgeries
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a global manufacturer of medical devices, has launched a new range of home health monitoring equipment, including a selection of blood pressure…
Just four percent of initial PIP decisions were overturned at a tribunal hearing
190,000 new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims have received clearance along with 70,000 awards reviews cleared. These latest figures come from the Department for Work…
More than 750,000 users could be reliant on outdated telecare technology by 2025
An estimated 18,750 specialist housing developments for older and vulnerable communities could still be without digital telecare and warden call services by 2025. This is…
Charity set to launch Christmas appeal to raise money to provide latest assistive tech to children
Assistive technology charity Lifelites and London Freemasons are soon to launch their latest Christmas appeal to give life-limited and disabled children access to life-changing assistive…
Modern stairlift collection to be displayed to professionals at Rehacare 2022
Users, healthcare professionals, and carers will have the chance to view new modern straight and curved stairlifts at this week’s Rehacare. Rehacare is the world’s…
New adjustable bed comes with optional hoist access to facilitate easy transfers
A new single adjustable care bed is promising to blend “effortlessly” into a domestic environment and support easy moving and handling for professionals. Rise &…
Microsoft launches call for low-cost assistive tech innovations to advance access in low-income countries
The Microsoft AI for Accessibility programme is calling for project proposals that advance equitable access to assistive technology in low- and middle-income countries, with the…
Six housing providers awarded £440k to co-produce tech services with older residents
Bield Housing & Care, Haringey Council, Platform Housing Group, Pobl Group, Southend Care, and Wiltshire Council will each receive between £65,000-£75,000 in funding, so they…
Case study: Electric standing frame means Kieran can enjoy his Xbox time
Since the end of last year, 12-year-old Kieran from Staffordshire has been benefiting from a Trio electric standing frame from Baffin Technology Systems, which features…