Designers, developers, and dementia experts to create user-friendly assistive technologies
Researchers at Northumbria University have been awarded £ million to develop a network which will support people with dementia by connecting existing technology and services…
Scottish Government announces £10m funding for Changing Places toilets
The Scottish Government has announced £10 million funding over the next two years to create around 150 Changing Places toilets for disabled people across Scotland.…
Spring Statement 2025: Key points for the assistive technology sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, yesterday delivered the Spring Statement 2025, which delivers the UK Government’s spending plans and…
Charity announces shortlisted organisations that could receive £25k worth of assistive tech
Lifelites, a charity that provides assistive and sensory technology to every children’s hospice in the UK and Ireland, has announced the organisations in the running for funding to mark its 25th anniversary. At…
New wheelchair to assist those affected by paralysis due to spinal tumours
Patients at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) in the West Midlands who are affected by paralysis due to spinal tumours will…
Over £69 billion confirmed for council budgets in England
Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner The UK Government has confirmed more than £69 billion in funding for England’s councils in its final settlement. The ‘Final…
Government announces reforms, £86m DFG funding and independent commission to transform social care
Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced action to improve adult social care, which includes…
£3.7bn funding made available to councils to enhance social care services
Through the recently published provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, the UK Government will provide £69 billion to councils across England. As part of this, £…
£1 million funding for innovative assistive technologies that will benefit the Tayside region
A Tayside health initiative has launched a search for medical technologies that could bring healthcare closer to communities and reduce health inequalities. Tay Health Tech…
£740m government funding can be used to adapt classrooms to be more accessible for children with SEND
Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson The UK Government has announced a £740 million cash injection to pave the way for more pupils with…