Improved take-up of telemedicine for dementia patients could significantly reduce pressure off healthcare professionals, new research unveils
According to new research, expanded telemedicine services for dementia patients could significantly reduce local healthcare costs and ease pressure off healthcare professionals. These insights come…
“Shocking” level of accessible homes in Britain is poorly impacting the health and quality of life of disabled people, new survey unveils
Most people in Britain are not able to welcome wheelchair users into their homes due to poor access, according to a new YouGov poll commissioned…
Smarthouse showcasing personalised assistive technology solutions opens in Bristol
A pop-up, purpose-built house showcasing a range of assistive technology that can be used to support vulnerable adults opens in Bristol next week. Created by…
NHSX Chief Executive announced as speaker at upcoming event designed to help drive digital transformation across the healthcare sector
Matthew Gould, Chief Executive of NHSX, has been announced as one of a host of prolific speakers at Healthcare Excellence Through Technology (HETT), a healthcare…
Latest Government physical activity guidelines aim to aid healthcare professionals to promote exercise to improve people’s health
The UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have published an updated version of their 2011 Physical Activity Guidelines, highlighting how regular physical activity can protect against…
Multi-million pound investment to help create innovative and scaleable tech to treat MSK disorders
Digital therapeutics company Kaia Health has announced a £ million funding round, led by Optum Ventures, to address the rising costs of treating musculoskeletal disorders…
New manifesto capitalises on lack of suitable housing for elderly people and calls for better integrated housing policies
Handicare 1100 Stairlift The Housing and Ageing Alliance has launched a new manifesto – Time for Action – highlighting an urgent need to address the…
‘Urgent need’ for carer mental health support in UK, new report reveals
There is an urgent need for more accessible mental health support for carers across the UK, according to new research released today by Mobilise, a…
Things to check when specifying height-adjustable wash basins
Choosing the appropriate wash basin for disabled children and adults, as well as wheelchair users, is not necessarily straightforward and there are lots of different…
Just 43 percent of new PIP claims are awarded, according to latest Government figures
The Department for Work and Pensions has released its quarterly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics up until July 2019, with data about registrations, clearances, awards,…