Disability event hosts one-stop-shop that enabled attendees to get advice about services
Several mobility and independent living suppliers from across the UK recently exhibited a range of assistive technologies at Disability Awareness Day (DAD) 2023 on 16…
Fixed track hoists now covered under Housing Adaptation Grants in Ireland
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien New regulations in the Republic of Ireland will bring fixed track hoists within the scope of…
Report findings reveal nearly 1 in 5 adults will have a major illness by 2040
Findings point to big changes in how care should be delivered in the future in a new report published by the Health Foundation, as it…
New Disabled Students’ Allowance framework aims to remove barriers to crucial assistive tech
The Student Loans Company (SLC) has awarded Capita Business Services and Study Tech the framework to supply needs assessments, assistive technology, and assistive technology training…
Case study: College transforms SEND learning with interactive assistive tech
Oldham College, a further education college based in Greater Manchester, has transformed its teaching through the use of assistive technology to transform their studies. Students…
Young children to benefit from £54k grant to provide free powerchairs
A national design charity has received a grant of £54,000 to provide free powerchairs to children whose mobility is affected by conditions such as cerebral…
18 airports rated as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ for accessibility efforts by UK CAA
Airport services for disabled and less mobile passengers have improved significantly over the last year, a new UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) report shows.…
Disability Action Plan aims to ensure more disabled people have access to assistive tech
New plans to improve the lives of disabled people were set out by the UK Government yesterday (18 July 2023), which includes raising the profile…
Free webinar will explore how UK political landscape is affecting medtech
Later this month, Mtech Access, in partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), is hosting a free webinar that will discuss the UK’s evolving…
Report finds ICSs should use new technology to help people monitor their conditions
A post-pandemic drive to help people stay well, greater use of technology to put power into the hands of patients, and treating people closer to…