Bespoke solution allows retired Gulf War veteran to aim for medal glory at the 2020 Paralympic Games
Healthcare equipment supplier Gerald Simonds is delighted to be supporting retired Army Captain Ken Hargreaves as he aims to qualify for the Team GB archery…
Innovative patient transfer system makes moving & handling more dignified, safer and less stressful for patients
Shortlisted in The Blackwood Design Awards 2019 under the 'Best New Concept' category, the AIR Cradle Patient Transfer System is a “revolutionary” device which aims…
Swedish furniture manufacturer joins with physiotherapists to launch new range for disabled people
IKEA has announced the launch of new products to its OMTÄNKSAM range, aiming to give people with disabilities greater independence through comfort, function and safety…
Accessible prototypes unveiled to enable people of all abilities to take part in gaming
UPPKOPPLA wrist band Popular furniture store IKEA, in collaboration with wearable device company UNYQ and e-sports specialist Area Academy, has revealed the first prototypes from…
Software giant reveals new voice command tech to help disabled people use its products hands-free
Apple has previewed macOS Catalina, the latest version of its operating system, to enable disabled people use its popular products, such as the Mac desktop…
First of its kind medication-free treatment for depression launches in the UK
Flow, a medical device company, has launched a medication-free treatment for depression comprising a brain stimulation headset and therapy app; it is the first approved…
Study finds that healthcare app helps improve pain control after surgery
A new smartphone app, called PainCoach, that has been developed by scientists can help improve pain control and reduce opiate painkiller use after surgery, research…
Pioneering VR tool to “transform” medical training
Surgical product manufacturer Inovus Medical, in collaboration with LCR , has created an innovative tool to enable medical students to use virtual reality (VR) in…
WAV specialist launches wheelchair tie-down system to address users’ experiences with uncomfortable seatbelts
In response to users’ comments about the discomfort they encounter with seatbelts, Lewis Reed has developed the Sure-Fit 200 wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system.…
New lightweight and foldable rollator to tackle tight spaces and allow for easy travel
Daily living product manufacturer Able2 has revealed the launch of its new EZ Fold-N-Go rollator, allowing individuals to easily pack the product away when out…