Veterans requiring assistive tech stated that suppliers focus on sales over understanding their specific needs
A report has gathered evidence from 26 veterans who provided their first-hand experiences of their individual journeys to accessing assistive technologies to help influence future…
Over one billion people globally still lack access to crucial assistive products, report shows
A new report by ATscale and the Clinton Health Access Initiative, projects the global assistive technology (AT) market will reach an estimated US$26 to US$31 billion,…
WHO invites stakeholders to join consultation to help update its Assistive Products Priority List
The World Health Organization (WHO) is organising an open online consultation in Europe to inform the update of the WHO Assistive Products Priority List (APL).…
Free guide provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and improving the assistive tech market
WHO/Europe has launched a free guide that offers a practical framework to help countries and stakeholders improve access to assistive technology (AT), through better understanding…
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)…
Survey reveals 73 percent of the public advocate making better use of technology within the NHS
A new survey of the public published by the Health Foundation and Ipsos shows that making it easier to get appointments at GP practices has risen…
WHO summit will bring together key stakeholders to help accelerate global access to assistive tech
From 7-8 May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) will host the fourth GATE Summit, under the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) Initiative, and…
Wheelchairs are available for just 5 to 35 percent of the 80 million people who need them globally, report finds
ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) have published a new report, which aims to help enhance the…
First ever global campaign to improve access to assistive tech launches
A new global campaign was launched today (16 January 2024) at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling for urgent action to improve access to…
Telehealth could prove to be a health and social care “game-changer”, Lincolnshire research finds
New research by the University of Lincoln, Lincolnshire County Council and Serco into how assistive technology could help people recovering from medical conditions live independently…