A call for evidence to determine inequality in medical devices has been launched
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views to find out how medical devices and technologies may be exacerbating inequalities in healthcare.…
Pioneering wearables study that helps prevent falls among elderly people receives £750k funding
An Edinburgh-based start-up using artificial intelligence (AI) to help older people live independently for longer has landed £750,000 in funding to explore the use of…
Nearly 300,000 people are currently waiting for a social care needs assessment, latest figures show
A recent report by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has found that waiting lists for care and support assessments in England…
62% of adult social care leaders are dubious they can deliver reforms to government’s timetable
A recent survey from the Local Government Association (LGA) shows that nearly all adult social care council leaders in England are not confident that UK…
New partnership to fast-track innovation in assistive technologies
Professor Marc Desmulliez, manager of the MDMC and Heriot-Watt University (left) and Graham Watson, Executive Chair of InnoScot Health (right). A partnership between Heriot-Watt University…
72% of speech and language therapists report lack of opportunity to use Alexa with clients
49 UK speech and language therapists have shared their insights on using commercially available voice-assistive technologies, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, with clients…
Assistive tech projects in Ireland highlighted in report for improving health outcomes
The achievements of assistive technology projects that enable people to remain independent, focus on shifting care to the community, and reduce hospital admissions throughout the…
Population projections could mean more users will require assistive tech in the home by 2041
Shower manufacturer Triton is warning of the increasing need to adopt efficient electric showers designed for elderly and vulnerable users due to the Office for…
Home adaptation professionals invited to share examples of good practice to inform global research
A journal is calling for professionals to submit evidence on examples of good housing adaptation practices to be included in an international paper aimed at…
Quality of care could worsen further over the next decade due to significant ageing population
The quality and accessibility of adult social care could worsen as county areas have seen elderly populations grow significantly over the last decade, according to…