NHS trust welcomes delivery of high-tech beds and mattresses that improve patient experience
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the NHS Royal Berkshire Hospital has welcomed the delivery of 16 new high-tech beds and mattresses, which improve the…
Airbnb launches new accessibility features to help people with disabilities find suitable accommodation
The process of booking an Airbnb has become easier to use for people with disability requirements with its new Adapted category. The category features homes…
Fashion brand launches stylish and functional adaptive crossbody bags and backpacks
A backpack brand has launched a collection of highly adaptive crossbody bags and backpacks to help make their products more accessible. Both JanSport’s Central Adaptive…
Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire residents benefit from NHS remote monitoring tech
A joined-up NHS@Home initiative in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire is seeing patients receive care in the comfort of their own homes thanks to…
Council consultation launches that proposes using assistive tech for night support service
Scottish Borders Council has launched a consultation on proposals to reprovision the Night Support overnight care service in a person-centred approach through the use of…
Council highlights its new support service for smart and digital assistive tech devices
A North Yorkshire council is showcasing its recently launched support service to residents, where they can learn more about the range of smart and digital…
“Trailblazing” lab will enable organisations and researchers to test smart ageing tech
Technology-enabled care (TEC) specialist Astraline and not-for-profit housing association Johnnie Johnson Housing are working with the Centre for Assistive Technology and Connected Healthcare (CATCH) at…
Video: New wheelchair centre to boost NHS patient experience across Northumberland and North Tyneside
NHS patients across Northumberland and North Tyneside with long-term conditions or physical disabilities now have increased access to experts and specialist equipment with the opening…
Partnership agreement hopes to help avoid false fall alarms across Nordic hospitals
A new collaborative agreement is hoping to tackle some of the staffing challenges across the Nordic healthcare system by utilising clever fall technology that accurately…
Council trials care tech that helps residents return home from hospital three days faster
Camden Council, in partnership with Oysta, has successfully piloted an assistive technology device to allow residents to return from hospital three days faster, on average,…