Research will consider what is needed to fund and support adaptations for independent living
The University of Stirling is leading on research which will identify current and future needs to help people live independently in Scotland. A group of…
AT professionals can use new data tool for better decision-making and improving access to assistive tech
WHO/Europe has introduced a new data dashboard on the European Health Information Gateway, providing streamlined access to information and evidence related to assistive technology (AT)…
Report estimates £6.4bn is needed to meet demand and improve access to care in 2028/29
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has responded to new analysis from the Health Foundation that estimates that an additional £ billion a…
New campaign launches to put people, not kit, at the heart of technology-enabled care
TSA, the national advisory body for the technology-enabled care (TEC) sector, has launched a new campaign to change the story of TEC, shifting the focus…
MPs warn that the Casey Commission reforms are “doomed to fail” unless government measures true cost of inaction on social care
Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, Layla Moran MP The Health and Social Care Committee has published a new report that explores the…
Funding to co-develop adaptive tech to evolve with the changing needs of people with dementia
The University of Sheffield is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people…
Survey finds disabled people would trust AI tools if implemented with accessibility in mind
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley New independent research by software company nuom has revealed growing concern among disabled people that the rise…
Practical blueprint launches for councils to help them plan, implement, and scale preventative care services
Local authorities are missing out on opportunities to prevent ill-health and boost independence and wellbeing because they are struggling to make the investment case for proactive…
New network to develop tech that can enhance the physical capabilities of people with dementia
Heriot-Watt, the University of Strathclyde, and Age Scotland are leading a new network focusing on how technology can enhance the social, mental, and physical capacities…
Report examines the safety and accessibility of medical devices for those with sensory impairments
The Patient Safety Commissioner has published a new report that examines the safety and accessibility of medicines and medical devices for those with a sensory impairment.…