Home adaptation professionals invited to share examples of good practice to inform global research
A journal is calling for professionals to submit evidence on examples of good housing adaptation practices to be included in an international paper aimed at…
Better Care Fund policy framework 2022-23: Details for the assistive tech sector
An elderly woman is using a smartphone. She is in a nursing home in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The UK Government is reinforcing…
Ford trials robot charging station to give disabled people a helping hand
To address the challenges disabled drivers or those with reduced mobility face when charging an electric vehicle, Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station…
First bank in the UK installs a registered Changing Places toilet
Following investment into its accessible facilities, Lloyds Banking Group is the first bank in the UK to open a Changing Places toilet in Old Broad…
“Breakthrough” wearable bionic leg improves mobility outcomes in trials
Marrying together inclusive design with pioneering mobility technology, a new wearable bionic leg is looking to make waves in the assistive technology space. Cionic Neural…
82 percent of social care directors report increased referrals of people discharged from hospital
The adult social care sector is set to face its most challenging year yet, as three-quarters of directors responded to a new survey saying that…
Irish council makes local beaches more accessible with new all-terrain beach wheelchairs
Mayo County Council, in the Republic of Ireland, is making local beaches more accessible to the public with the provision of four all-terrain wheelchairs and…
Almost 40,000 extra NHS beds could be needed by 2030 to meet demand
New analysis has revealed that increasing population pressures in the next 10 years could lead to thousands more beds needed within the NHS to maintain…
Assistive tech service provider achieves coveted accreditation for excellent service
One of the major community equipment service (CES) providers has gained recognised accreditation, which highlights its commitment to providing an excellent and proactive assistive technology…
Portable interactive rehab device enables therapists to easily visit multiple patients
An engaging portable rehabilitation solution will enable physiotherapists and occupational therapists to easily take the device with them when visiting patients. It is available on…