Innovative pressure care mattress that retro fits over any rise & recline chair looks to turn heads at Rehacare
A new ultra-thin mattress designed to fit over any rise and recliner chair with the aim of reducing the risk of pressure ulcers in people…
Free AAC workshops for carers and therapists who work with young people with complex communication needs
Assistive technology specialist Smartbox is hosting a range of free AAC workshops, which will enable carers and therapists to help learners with complex communication needs…
How toileting tech can increase independence and reduce falls risks amongst people with musculoskeletal disorders
With the number of musculoskeletal disorders in Britain on the rise, Closomat says that having an assistive toilet can reduce the need for carers, while…
New bariatric chair to debut at 2019 Care Show offering comprehensive range of positions for care, comfort and independent living
Repose Furniture, a manufacturer of bespoke seating solutions, will be debuting its Arden bariatric chair on stand A70 at this year’s Care Show, which takes…
Exceptional dementia care recognised at award-winning care home
Credit: The Royal Star & Garter Homes The Royal Star & Garter Home in Solihull, West Midlands, has retained its status as one of the…
NHS Foundation Trust tests digital technology to help speed up patient recovery after surgery
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times with the roll-out of a new digital technology…
Inappropriate accessible housing in Scotland causes disabled people “considerable physical and mental harm”, study finds
A new publication from the University of Stirling, Housing Options Scotland and Horizon Housing Association has revealed the harmful emotional and mental distresses disabled people…
Important consultation set to improve global access to assistive technology for elderly and disabled people
The World Health Organization (WHO) is today holding a global consultation on assistive technology to explore global demand and supply, as well as ways to…
New CPD-accredited education portfolio for healthcare professionals including pressure care and patient mobilisation
The UK’s only independent provider of bed management services, Medstrom Healthcare, will be offering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited courses for healthcare professionals, helping support…
Report reveals the funding challenges disabled university students face when purchasing vital assistive tech
A newly-launched report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology has revealed the barriers that disabled students face when it comes to purchasing the…