New models of care are “necessary” to ensure people receive the care they need, CQC says
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England has been published and looks at the quality…
Report sets out 10 principles for building tech into housing to support ageing population
Technology and digital infrastructure that support future care needs must be built into all new housing, leaders from a range of sectors have urged in…
£16.25m ringfenced funding for councils to bolster adult social care workforce
Minister for Care Gillian Keegan The adult social care sector is set to benefit from £ million of new UK Government funding to help workforce…
Free webinar for assistive tech companies to learn how to showcase products to healthcare professionals
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) is hosting a new webinar in coordination with the DLF next month, giving assistive technology companies the opportunity to…
MHRA seeks views of researchers, suppliers and users of medical devices to inform future regulation
People are being encouraged to contribute their views to a public Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) consultation on changes to how medical devices…
Company enters UK telecare sector with fully cloud-based digital alarms handling platform
Swedish alarm management platform provider Skyresponse has entered the UK telecare sector with its “leading-edge” fully cloud-based digital alarms handling platform. As part of the…
Telehealth service wins prestigious innovation award
A new Manchester-based telehealth service, which brings community pharmacy to people’s homes, has won a prestigious award. PAMAN – thought to be the world’s first…
Council introduces “fairer” standardised telecare charging for all residents
Cheshire East Council’s adults and health committee has agreed to implement standardised charging for its telecare service. Telecare encompasses a range of electronic devices that…
APPGAT calls on public for evidence on how smart home tech can enhance independent living
A Blackwood Homes and Care smart kitchen The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology (APPGAT) and cross-party thinktank Policy Connect are asking the public to…
Whitepaper examines how powered standing wheelchairs improve clinical outcomes
Permobil, which manufactures a range of mobility and seating solutions, has published a new whitepaper that explores the use of powered standing wheelchairs for providing…