3D printed gloves for stroke patients could open up teleconsultation options for physiotherapists
Researchers in India have developed a soft, wearable 3D printed glove with remote control capabilities to help stroke patients with their rehabilitation programmes, potentially speeding…
Under half of organisations meet accessible website guidelines, according to new survey
A global survey has revealed the extent to which websites are meeting accessibility guidelines, and while many organisations reported website accessibility being a top priority,…
Cost of social care reforms in England over next decade will cost at least £25.5bn
Recruiting enough staff to implement and effectively deliver new adult social care reforms in England will be an ‘impossible’ task, as a new report reveals…
Collaborative whitepaper sets out important plans for engaging adult social care in ICSs
A whitepaper designed to explore the extent to which the adult social care (ASC) sector is being appropriately engaged in the ongoing development of ICSs…
Almost three-quarters of OTs feel there are not enough staff to meet rehab service demands
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has revealed a huge increase in demand for occupational therapy-led rehabilitation services in the UK, as occupational therapists…
New research reveals almost half of Brits do not consider their home accessible
Following new research that reveals a large number of Brits do not believe their current home is accessible, stairlift and homelift supplier Stannah has released…
Study finds that therapists can effectively use gamified rehab tech for Parkinson’s disease
A recent study has revealed that therapists can safely and effectively use neurorehabilitation technology to implement gamified physical-cognitive task training to help people with Parkinson’s…
Almost one billion people in need of assistive tech globally denied access, WHO and UNICEF reveal
An important report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has unveiled a stark disparity between the number of…
ADASS report reveals more than half a million are waiting for social care
People could be missing out on being prescribed vital independent living equipment, like walking aids, toilet frames and riser recliners, as a new survey from…
What the NHS can learn from the public’s experiences with using remote health monitoring tech
Healthwatch England has published a new report that explores people’s experiences with using technology to monitor their health conditions at home and how NHS services…