Innovation backed by clinical study offers a new approach to preventing pressure ulcers on the heel
Medical equipment supplier Sumed International has launched Sumed Yathan Second Skin Heel Sleeve, which offers a new approach to preventing pressure ulcers on the heel.…
Adult social care reform whitepaper: Key takeaways for assistive tech professionals
The UK Government has published its long-anticipated adult social care reform whitepaper, which details its 10-year vision for the sector and provides information on funded…
Let’s get it clear: Let’s clear the air – Safer environments for all at work
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading fast when the spring lockdown ended. We now know that this spreads most effectively through the air. What…
Report highlights benefits of assistive technologies in supporting older people in housing
A new report has been published by the Commission on the Role of Housing in the Future of Care and Support, which details a roadmap…
RESPONSE: NHS backlogs will take longer to clear if social care pressures are not tackled
Danny Mortimer, Chief Executive of NHS Employers and Deputy Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, has responded to the recent snap survey published by the…
VIDEO: Android accessibility updates enable people with severe motor and speech disabilities to communicate easily
To make Android more accessible for everyone, Google has introduced two new tools that make it easier for people with severe motor and speech disabilities…
ADASS urgently cries out for the UK Government to stabilise the social care system in England
A snap survey of the state of social care services in November 2021 has revealed a rapidly deteriorating picture of hundreds of thousands of older…
Height-adjustable kitchens and wheelchair accessible basins get “very positive” feedback at OT Show
Accessible bathroom and kitchen manufacturer Ropox has reported a “hugely successful” OT Show, with visitors reporting positive feedback on its range of stylish accessible solutions.…
Popular children’s buggy relaunches with refreshed look and improved features
Mobility equipment specialist Ottobock UK is relaunching its popular children’s buggy, the Kimba, with a number of new and improved features from January 2022. The…
OTs give positive feedback for new bespoke adjustable chairs at recent dedicated event
Rise & Recline, a UK manufacturer of bespoke adjustable chairs, used the recent OT Show to launch its Infinity and Infinity Plus chairs, which the…