New power add-on device could prove a SMOOV addition to clients’ wheelchairs
Offering wheelchair users additional power and performance, Invacare has announced the launch of its new SMOOV One power-add on device for manual wheelchairs. An easy…
Carers left in financial hardship from forking out for expensive equipment, new report reveals
New research from Carers UK shows unpaid carers are “bankrupting their future to pay for the present”, with alarming figures revealing that carers are having…
Powered kidney warmer set to incorporate ‘smart’ tech for helpful telecare feature
Feel the Warmth, an innovative powered kidney warmer for elderly and disabled people, has entered its next phase of development to turn the device into…
Voice-assisted tech to help people with vision impairments access NHS health information online
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a new partnership between the NHS and Amazon which will allow people to access reliable…
New range of CPD-certified training videos on medication dispensers available to healthcare professionals online
Approved by The CPD Certification Service, Pivotell has launched a variety of professional training videos online for healthcare professionals, covering the assessment and use of…
Hospital telecare system helps improve patient safety and ease pressure on carers
A new electronic care system has been trialled at the Antrim Area Hospital in Northern Ireland, which helped improve patient safety from reduced data inaccuracy…
Innovative fall recovery kit to remove need for manual lifting and eliminate carer injury
HoverJack Air Patient Lift Helping ease pressure on healthcare professionals by providing a safe fall recovery solution for fallen individuals, US-based HoverTech has revealed its…
“World’s lightest folding mobility scooter” looks to change perceptions of traditional mobility vehicles
SunTech has launched the “world’s lightest folding mobility scooter” that can be transported on planes and in cars: the eFOLDI Lite. Winner of the British…
Seven life-changing assistive tech innovations recognised at annual awards
National charity Remap has celebrated seven assistive technology solutions at its 2019 awards event, highlighting bespoke solutions that have transformed the lives of disabled people.…
Free app launched in Portsmouth to help people with reduced mobility easily plan their travel routes
Announced by Portsmouth City Council, a new free app called Route4U has been launched, enabling Portsmouth residents with mobility needs to plan their travel routes…