Local council uses assistive technology to support elderly and vulnerable residents
Using cutting-edge assistive technology to help elderly people remain independent in their own homes, Rochdale Borough Council’s innovative approach to supporting its residents has been…
Council and technology company work together to create digital falls risk assessment app to keep elderly people safe
Designed for use in care homes, technology company Red Ninja worked in conjunction with Wirral Borough Council to create a pioneering digital falls risk assessment…
Surrey County Council opens new homes to support independent living with helpful assistive tech
New purpose-built homes have been opened by Surrey County Council to support residents to live independently in the community, with the help of Alexa. The…
86 percent of local authorities in England have less than one wheelchair accessible taxi per 1,000 people, new research shows
In the UK, 1,300 people a month search for ‘wheelchair accessible taxi’ on Google, according to data found using online visibility and marketing tool SEM…
Councillors try out Cheltenham streets in a wheelchair to experience the difficulties disabled people face first-hand
Disabled Cheltenham residents campaigning for more accessible streets challenged councillors to explore Cheltenham in a wheelchair, trying out some of the most difficult routes. Dave…
Council’s refreshed dementia action plan encourages use of assistive tech and provides more support for carers
Nottinghamshire County Council is rolling out a new initiative to increase awareness and improve the lives of residents with dementia, which encourages the use of…
Council trials robotic pets to help reduce anxiety and stress in those with dementia and learning disabilities
Providing a helpful companion for people with dementia and learning disabilities, Cambridgeshire County Council is piloting robotic cats to see how they can enhance people’s…
Local council’s DFG spending increases by over £1 million in ten years due to ageing population
As revealed by freedom of information requests from The News, Portsmouth City Council has spent more than £1 million making homes in Portsmouth accessible for…
New resource guide for OTs, local authorities and care providers highlights the importance of bathrooms in maintaining independence
Thousands of people with a long-term limiting illness or disability could lose their independence in the home, despite the availability of life-changing adaptations and products…
Local Authority stairlift and through-floor-lift service contract won by Stannah
Long-standing, family-owned lift specialist Stannah has secured a Local Authority service and repair contract in North East England, adding approximately 330 lifts to its substantial…