Smart air cushion pressure monitor with real-time insights for wheelchair users and therapists launches
US-based company LUCI, which manufactures modern mobility solutions, has announced the launch of a “revolutionary” smart air cushion pressure monitor called LUCI+Air. The innovation is…
ADASS cries out for sustainable government funding of at least £7bn extra a year for social care
More than half of councils in England are resorting to exceptional measures to ration care and support in a worsening national emergency for social care,…
Upcoming event to showcase transformative assistive equipment for disabled children
Supporting children with disabilities in their transition to becoming young adults and ensuring they have the right equipment and services to ease that shift will…
Council launches guide for residents to find out more about assistive tech products and services
A new directory to help Shropshire residents access health and social care services has been launched this week, including advice for how people can access…
Online troubleshooter fixes stairlift faults remotely and avoids engineer call-outs
Handicare Accessibility has launched a new online troubleshooter to help stairlift users fix faults without the need for an engineer call-out. The new TechTool website…
Survey urges public to share their experiences of PIP assessment process
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched a survey to hear about first-hand experiences of the assessment processes for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment…
Non-invasive smart sensors launch for care providers to better monitor elderly patients
Specialist in vision-based human activity recognition software Kepler Vision Technologies has announced the launch of its new range of non-intrusive Kepler Vision Smart Sensors. Developed…
Carbon fibre active manual wheelchair with energy-saving benefits for users launches in the UK
Permobil, which manufactures a range of mobility and seating products, has announced that the customisable Progeo Noir carbon fibre active manual wheelchair is available now…
Free PPE for frontline health and care workers extended until March 2023
The offer of free personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health and social care staff in England has been extended for another year, the Department…
One-off personal health budgets to help hospital discharge process as NHS under pressure
The NHS has published new guidance about one-off personal health budgets (PHBs) to speed up hospital discharges and ensure people have access to support after…