US airport trials self-driving powerchair service for passengers with reduced mobility
Credit: Tampa International Airport Tampa International Airport in the US has launched two new initiatives for passengers with both physical and hidden disabilities. One of…
NHS pay rise delay in England slammed by CSP
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid NHS staff in England will be made to wait for any pay rise next year after the UK…
Innovative wireless braille keyboard helps people with vision impairments use phones and tablets
Bridging the learning curve in making assistive technology easier for blind and partially sighted people, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched…
Irish government launches €2m assistive tech fund to enhance participation of disabled people
Minister of State for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte from the Government of Ireland has announced a call for projects under a new once-off €2 million Digital…
RESPONSE: Healthcare, social care and housing leaders share their views on social care reform whitepaper
Following the publication of the UK Government’s long-awaited adult social care reform whitepaper, which details its 10-year vision for the sector and provides information on…
National Robotarium partners with Leuchie House to trial assisted living technologies
The National Robotarium, delivered by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, has partnered with Leuchie House to trial technologies that could help people with…
Let’s get it clear: Do no harm! Know your power
In this month’s article, we look at the duty of care that should be practiced towards our clients by us as prescribers. This is as…
Guest article: The social care journey… Have you reached your destination?
William Lee, Policy and Parliamentary Executive of the British Healthcare Trades Association William Lee, Policy and Parliamentary Executive of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA),…
DHSC confirms £700m to help hospitals tackle waiting lists this winter
NHS hospitals across England will benefit from a share of £700 million to expand wards, install modular operating theatres, upgrade outpatient spaces and MRI and…
NHS Scotland introduces clear face masks to help people with communication needs
New transparent face masks, made in Scotland, have been approved for use in health and social care settings. The new transparent masks, which feature a…