Queen’s Speech 2021: Leading health and social care organisations weigh in on government priorities
Following the Queen’s Speech 2021 to the House of Lords, which set out the UK Government’s priorities for the year ahead, leading health and social…
Guest article: The significance of reliable safe patient handling equipment in hospital and community care settings
Acting Manager of the Joint Loan Equipment Service for Falkirk Council Brian Stewart In this article, Acting Manager of the Joint Loan Equipment Service for…
Guest article: How robotics can help slow cognitive decline and support independent living for longer
Professor Lynne Baillie from The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University In this guest article, Professor Lynne Baillie, who specialises in Human-Robot Interaction and social care…
Guest article: The journey to becoming a senior orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group
Scott McNab, Senior Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group In this guest article, Scott McNab details his journey from a graduate to Senior Orthotist at Peacocks…
Guest article: Working together to improve health and social care for all
David Griffiths, Managing Director at Medequip The government has recently published a paper setting out legislative proposals for a Health and Care Bill, which focuses…
Guest article: Why isolation and loneliness are ignored epidemics among older adults
Isolation and loneliness are the ignored epidemics ravaging the lives of older adults, particularly among those with diminishing health and mobility issues, but technology can help…
Guest article: How can technology support the NHS in a crisis?
Zillah Moore, Director at Tunstall Healthcare In this article, Zillah Moore, Director at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the role of technology enabled care services (TECS) and…
Guest article: More widespread use of telecare services can help people live in their homes for longer
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has recently published a report that looks at how health services could be coordinated to better treat…
Guest article: The role of intuitive assistive tech solutions to support students with learning difficulties
Tsachi Moshinsky, UK Director at OrCam Technologies Tsachi Moshinsky, UK Director at OrCam Technologies, is responsible for Business Development and Sales throughout the UK, including…
Let’s get it clear: Foot positioning – when not to put your best foot forward
Figure demonstrating the consequences of foot position on those with shortened hamstrings By Dr Barend ter Haar Over the years I have enjoyed listening to…