52 percent of over-45s think coronavirus crisis will act as catalyst for social care reform
Published by Just Group, a new report has detailed whether over-45s believe the coronavirus pandemic will act as a catalyst for social care reform. Entitled…
Remote access living lab to create innovative tech solutions for vulnerable people
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University are launching what they believe is the world’s first open and remote access living lab to research and create solutions for…
New research project to explore delivery of remote physiotherapy consultations during pandemic
Credit: CSP A research team at the University of Manchester (UoM) will undertake an evaluation of remote physiotherapy consultations during the coronavirus pandemic, discovering which…
Survey finds two in three disabled passengers would continue flying ensuring strict airport procedures are in place
ABM Aviation has partnered with disabled entrepreneur Josh Wintersgill, inventor of the easyTravelseat, to explore a range of opportunities in aviation and transport that reflect…
Healthcare innovation could save the UK around £10 bil, new analysis shows
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a progressive policy think tank, has published a new report exploring the use and spread of innovation within…
Streaming services are failing disabled people, new league table reveals
Disability equality charity Scope is urging streaming service providers to improve their accessibility, after revealing the first league table of its kind showing how many…
Researchers developing assistive tech solutions to support independent living at home
Northumbria University researchers are testing and developing a range of smart assistive technologies to help elderly and disabled people live more independently at home. Tools…
Over two-thirds of disabled people are unlikely to pursue legal action against inaccessible services, new research uncovers
Commissioned by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire, a new YouGov survey has revealed that disabled people doubt the effectiveness of powers under the Equality Act…
COVID-19 crisis could leave next generation of retirees poorer and sicker than the last, new research suggests
Commissioned by the Centre for Ageing Better, new data from Ipsos MORI suggests that the coronavirus crisis risks creating a 'lost generation' of retirees facing…
New research project to explore benefits of assistive tech for elderly people at home
Carried out by researchers at Dublin City University, a new survey has been launched to explore and develop cost-effective assistive technology solutions to help elderly…