Uni researchers trial innovative app to help over-50s remain independent for longer
A research project at the University of Strathclyde is exploring what helps the over-50s in Scotland stay active, healthy and independent for longer through the…
Amazon announces accessibility upgrades to Alexa app for people with vision impairments
Multinational technology company Amazon is announcing an update to the Alexa app, including light and dark modes and text scaling for improved accessibility. Alexa is…
Welsh Government launches recovery app to help support people with long COVID
A COVID-19 recovery app has been launched by the Welsh Government, with input from therapists, as part of wider support on offer for people experiencing…
Accessible app for people speech and motor impairments recognised for innovation at CES 2021
Voiceitt, which specialises in speech recognition technology for people with communication impairments, has been named a CES® 2021 Innovation Awards Honouree for its assistive app…
New partnership helps holistic care app reach more people with rheumatoid arthritis
Digital healthcare specialist Daman has signed a new partnership agreement that will see its innovative RheumaBuddy app reach more people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Daman…
New app to develop customised rehab plans for patients recovering from COVID-19
Digital product consultancy Netsells has partnered with Oxford Brookes start-up HandHeld Health to create a new mobile app to help COVID-19 patients in recovery get…
New educational wheelchair app could prove valuable resource for disabled people
A new, educational smartphone app that informs wheelchair users about different aspects of their manual wheelchair has been launched, which is designed to give wheelchair…
Google Maps introduces new feature to enable wheelchair users to discover wheelchair accessible locations worldwide
A new Google Maps feature is allowing wheelchair users to easily find out whether a location is wheelchair accessible before they leave their homes. The…
New GPS tech to help NHS staff track medical equipment out in local communities
North East-based health tech startup FloKi Health has developed new technology to enable the GPS tracking of medical equipment outside of hospitals and in the…
New app to help informal carers access support during COVID-19 outbreak
Mobile app developer Vidatec is working on a new platform that will support informal carers during the coronavirus pandemic. The company, which is headquartered in…