Report highlights benefits of assistive technologies in supporting older people in housing
A new report has been published by the Commission on the Role of Housing in the Future of Care and Support, which details a roadmap…
ADASS urgently cries out for the UK Government to stabilise the social care system in England
A snap survey of the state of social care services in November 2021 has revealed a rapidly deteriorating picture of hundreds of thousands of older…
Government announces review into potential bias in design and use of medical devices
A review has been launched by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) into the impact of potential bias in the design and use…
Telehealth could prove to be a health and social care “game-changer”, Lincolnshire research finds
New research by the University of Lincoln, Lincolnshire County Council and Serco into how assistive technology could help people recovering from medical conditions live independently…
Study indicates 80 percent of participants with Parkinson’s would benefit from using a rollator
Mobility equipment manufacturer Rollz International has revealed the results of a recent study, showing that auditory, visual and tactile cues can help break the freeze…
Leading health and social care organisations respond to CQC State of Care 2020-21 report
Influential organisations, including Age UK, Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), and Healthwatch, have weighed in on the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) latest State of…
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…
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…
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…