New independent living service to assist older housing association residents
A Northamptonshire-based housing association has received a further £2 million for its new independent living scheme. The scheme will replace the former Hearnden Court building…
New AI Act for AI providers and developers of systems affect individuals residing in the EU
InnoScot Health has responded to the EU agreeing to a landmark deal on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) as a welcome development but says…
£1m funding from NHS England to improve wireless innovations across seven trusts
Trials of new wireless technologies, including assistive technologies, to help improve patient care and strengthen connectivity in A&Es and ambulance bays are set to launch…
Up to £1m available to councils and ICBs to accelerate adoption of remote monitoring tech
Lilli, a SaaS company using a proactive lifestyle monitoring technology to “revolutionise” care, has launched a new funding opportunity to support local authorities and integrated…
New course accredits independent living retailers to assess for home adaptations equipment
Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT) is working in partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) to launch a new course designed for retailers…
TEC solution alerts carers of high bathroom occupancy to provide efficient preventative care
Wirral Council, Medequip, and 2iC-Care have collaborated to put 2iC-Care’s interoperable technology-enabled care solution, Andi, to the test. Andi, winner of the ITEC Innovation Award…
Former charity chief executive to ensure Adult Disability Payment meets people’s needs
Edel Harris OBE will chair the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment. Edel Harris OBE, the former chief executive of the charity Mencap, has been…
Case study: Mobility scooter makes live rock music fun again for superfan Diane
Fanatic festival fan Diane Perlmutter, 51 from Borehamwood with ME/CFS, is ‘rockin’ life again’ thanks to a Minimo mobility scooter she’s nicknamed ‘Zippy’. Rock music…
Council launches adult social care strategy which aims to promote assistive technologies
Neath Port Talbot councillors have endorsed three new strategic plans to address issues in adult social care, and children and young people's social care. Neath…
Government’s new Disability Action Plan met with criticism by UK disability charity
The UK Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan, which outlines 32 steps it is taking to make the UK “the most accessible place…