Easily accessible falls lifting cushion lifts spirits of rural elderly community
A small village in Powys, Wales, has come up with an “ingenious” plan to support the more senior residents in their small community by fundraising…
BHTA Chairman to discuss importance of sustainability within healthcare sector at GS1 conference
Andrew Stevenson, Chairman of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), will sit alongside other industry leaders at the GS1 Healthcare Conference to discuss the important…
Healthcare professionals and carers to view versatile paediatric powerchairs at Kidz Middle
Precision Rehab, a UK supplier of paediatric powerchairs, will be exhibiting at this week’s Kidz to Adultz event in Coventry, where it will be showcasing…
Assistive smart glasses boast improved accuracy recognition and document guidance
Envision, a global assistive technology firm, has revealed a raft of advanced features for its acclaimed AI-powered Smart Glasses for blind and visually impaired individuals.…
Over 20,000 PIP claimants reported a change in circumstances, quarterly figures reveal
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its latest quarterly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics for the quarter ending January 2022, which highlight…
Outsourced provider wins CES contract to ensure residents get vital assistive tech
A major outsourced provider of community equipment to the NHS and local authorities, Medequip has announced that it will be the new provider of the…
Theraposture to showcase unique cot bed services for healthcare professionals at Kidz Middle
Adjustable care cots and beds specialist Theraposture will be showcasing its future-proofed modular Mascot bed, new rapid delivery cot packages, and free bed move services…
Guest article: What the analogue switch-off means for telecare
Richard Parkinson, Director at FarrPoint In this article, Richard Parkinson, Director at digital connectivity consultancy FarrPoint, discusses what the analogue switch-off means for telecare service…
New falls device helps get people from the floor to standing safely and smoothly
Mobility equipment supplier AAT has launched a new falls device that aims to provide a safer solution for everyone involved in the post-fall pathway by…
Memory recollection AI project hopes to integrate into wider health, education, domestic and care settings
Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) companion that will aid memory…