Free assistive technology brunches to help NHS workers support disabled staff in the workplace
Microlink, NHS Employers Disability Summit event partner, is running free assistive technology brunches to help support disabled staff in the workplace. The first round of…
Upcoming event to discuss how health technology can help the NHS improve patient experiences
The Health Foundation will host a debate exploring what it will take for health technology to fulfil its potential to help the NHS meet today’s…
Accessible pushchair for wheelchair users wins innovation award
Designability’s accessible pushchair for wheelchair users was announced the winner of The Baby Products Association’s 2023 Concept and Innovation Award at the International Nursery Fair…
37 percent expect to be regularly using AI at the doctors or in hospital by 2030, according to BSI
A study has revealed a ‘confidence gap’ linked to low levels of public trust in technology that it says could risk preventing the UK from…
State-of-the-art medical training facility uses assistive tech to train healthcare professionals
A six-bed hospital ward with robotic mannequins and the latest medical and mobility equipment has been unveiled by The Sheffield College to train the next…
Unused mobility aid amnesty launches at NHS hospital to help patients return home safely
University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is calling on the public to return any unused walking frames and other mobility aids due to a continued national shortage…
NHS achieves 10,000 virtual ward beds target
The NHS has delivered on its ambition to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of September, according to its latest figures. Virtual…
Findings reveal the social care workforce vacancy rate has fallen to 9.9 percent
Skills for Care has published its annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report and announced plans to develop a…
£5m UKRI funding to bring innovative healthcare products and services to market
A major funding boost will help transform the thriving medical technology (medtech) business community in Yorkshire. The UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)…
Commissioners and suppliers invited to complete survey to improve digital clinical safety for patients
A survey is seeking the views of commissioners and commercial suppliers that develop, deploy, procure, or evaluate AI/Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to be used…