New study finds a way to make the control of prosthetic limbs feel more natural to the wearer
Researchers at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Italy and Imperial College London in the UK have demonstrated the connection between hand and brain movement…
Video: AI-powered prosthetic arm cleverly maps the wearer’s intent for precise movement
Researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada have developed a pioneering prosthetic arm that uses AI to respond to the user’s intention. Called the…
Report highlights “significant failings” regarding landlords handling residents’ adaptation requests
The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest ‘Learning from severe maladministration’ report, focusing on home adaptations and landlords’ response to mental and physical health needs.…
NHSE says recent Public Accounts Committee report on the NHS’ financial sustainability is “flawed”
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has published a new report that underlines that there is a lack of fresh thinking and decisive action within NHS…
Homecare provider reports 50 percent time savings in overall operations using smart care tech
Homecare technology provider Birdie has released its annual Year in Review report, which concludes that 2024 was a pivotal year for the provider with a record-breaking…
More than half of young disabled people feel unsafe using public transport in the UK
The Motability Foundation has shared its research into the experiences and barriers that young disabled people face when travelling by public transport so that the…
New device to power wearable health monitors by converting body heat into electrical energy
Scientists at Queensland University of Technology have developed a flexible thermoelectric film that converts body heat into electricity using the Seebeck effect. With a thickness…
One in six people over 60 have to avoid certain parts of their home due to mobility issues, survey finds
Stiltz Trio+ homelift New research, commissioned by homelift specialist Stiltz, has revealed that while the majority of older adults in the UK want to stay…
Charities call on government to provide multi-year funding for social care to avoid “dire” consequences
The UK’s adult social care sector is teetering on the brink of collapse, according to the latest ‘Sector Pulse Check Report’ by learning disability charity…
Study introduces flexible spoke tyres as an innovative alternative to traditional wheelchair tyres
Researchers at Staffordshire University have unveiled a groundbreaking design for manual wheelchair tyres that combines comfort, efficiency, and durability while reducing the maintenance challenges associated…