New community equipment provider in Essex will service previously loaned devices
Having taken over the integrated community equipment loan service (ICELS) for Essex County Council and its partners, Medequip is assuming responsibility for equipment already on…
East Renfrewshire Council awarded for progress on digital telecare transition
Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government has awarded East Renfrewshire Council for the progress made on its analogue to digital telecare transition project. Digital Telecare…
Council launches community assistive tech resource to boost independence
Julia Jessel, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Care, with a library officer, Phi Arnold Staffordshire County Council has launched a new community…
Accessible toilet installer supports campaign to raise awareness of the need for Changing Places
Parent-carer and activist Sarah Brisdion is raising awareness of the need for Changing Places with support from accessible toilet installer Closomat. Sarah, age 44 from…
Mobility companies collaborate to tackle stigma around non-stylish aids
Recognising the importance of providing access to high-quality products for everyone, mobility equipment manufacturer Rollz Mobility UK and Neo Walk, a producer of fashionable walking…
New Sheffield City Council partnership will transform its TEC service
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley Sheffield City Council has partnered with a community equipment service (CES) provider to help transform the…
Council telecare service recieves TEC Quality accreditation for compliance to national framework
TEC Quality has awarded ‘compliant’ status across the board of Dudley Council’s telecare service. The Telecare service provides a range of assistive technology products, including…
Remote monitoring tech pilot saves council over £65k and frees up social care practitioners’ time
Nick Weston, Chief Commercial Officer at Lilli A new proactive and non-intrusive remote monitoring technology scheme is being rolled out to individuals across Reading to…
Successful tech project that could detect a fall up to 32 days before it occurs wins £1.3m
A “game-changing” new technology-enabled care programme is helping to prevent falls among the older population, which is particularly prevalent as the NHS says that around…
Assistive technology services awarded for having accessible communication
A disability charity has been awarded a communication accessible accreditation as a result of its work in rolling out assistive technology in care homes in…