Popular doll range becomes more inclusive with wheelchair accessory and prosthetic limb
Credit: Mashable Available from June 2019, the Barbie Fashionistas range will see a doll with a wheelchair accessory and a doll with a prosthetic limb…
‘Hand it Back’ campaign encourages residents to return unwanted medical devices to stop unnecessary waste
Herefordshire Council and Wye Valley NHS Trust are urging residents in the Herefordshire area to return unwanted equipment so that it can be reused by…
Large care home provider taken to court over compulsory upfront fees
Announced on the 7th of February 2019, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued court action against Care UK after it refused to refund…
Specialist bathroom total solution service promises “significant commercial benefits” for healthcare providers
Senior members of the Gainsborough Healthcare Group celebrate the launch of G360 Specialist Bathroom Solutions Gainsborough Bathroom Specialists – formerly known as Gainsborough Specialist Bathing…
VIDEO: Ford’s portable Accessibility Mat allows disabled people to tackle inaccessible public spaces
Automotive giant Ford has creatively reinvented its car mat into a lightweight, portable smart ramp for disabled drivers to navigate previously inaccessible public spaces. Called…
Sensyne Health signs research agreement with NHS Trust to improve patient care and discover new treatments
Clinical artificial intelligence technology company Sensyne Health has announced that it has signed a Strategic Research Agreement (SRA) with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. The…
Access and care solutions to be showcased to healthcare professionals at occupational therapy event
Supra UK's One Touch Pendant Supra UK will be showcasing its range of access and care solutions at the Chester Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (OTAC)…
Occupational therapy students receive vital care equipment training from mobility company
Sheffield Hallam University occupational therapy students have recently received some free training on the latest care equipment available from Yorkshire Care Equipment, in an effort…
Mobility assessment tool launched for analysing clients for accidental falls
Stepscan Platform Canadian company Stepscan Technologies has announced the launch of its new mobility assessment tool created specifically to address the growing problem of accidental…
Acorn Stairlifts highlights different technology supporting those in care homes
Credit: The Verge As more and more industries benefit from advancements in technology, the care home sector has experienced a raft of benefits from new…