NHS prosthetics service in Manchester celebrates 10th anniversary
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s Specialised Ability Centre, which provides a comprehensive amputee and prosthetics service, alongside wheelchair and orthotic services, has invited patients from…
30 years of alarm call data delivers new early warning system about potential health concerns among elderly people
Taking Care, a UK personal alarm provider, has unveiled ActiveAlert, an assistive technology service that provides proactive alerts to family members about potential health concerns…
Council launches smart tech service to help residents live independently at home
Woking Borough Council has newly launched a home installation service to support elderly and disabled residents in the borough to use smart technology. Careline Plus…
Council’s assistive tech service enters consultation
Service users are being asked to have their say on the future of Tendring District Council’s Careline Service as part of a public consultation. The…
Organisers can use new visual interpreting service to make events more accessible to people with sight loss
Aira, an app that provides remote, on-demand visual interpreting for individuals with sight loss, has unveiled a new visual interpreting service tailored for events of…
Council opens AT hub for professionals to see what equipment is available for service users prior to a referral
On 4 June, Monmouthshire County Council officially opened its assistive technology hub at Chepstow Community Hospital in Wales. The assistive technology hub enables colleagues from…
Assistive tech service provider awarded for supporting residents to remain at home
Llesiant Delta Wellbeing is celebrating after winning a prestigious national care award for its work in supporting residents to remain at home. The company, which…
Council receives award for its analogue to digital telecare service transition
Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has been awarded the Gold Level Two Digital Telecare Implementation Award by the Digital Telecare for Scottish Local…
Norfolk County Council becomes the first council to commission a long-term virtual care service
Alcove, a specialist in virtual care technology solutions, has announced that following an OJEU tender process, it has secured a contract with Norfolk County Council,…
Assistive technology service provider wins prestigious national care award
Llesiant Delta Wellbeing has won a prestigious national care award for its work supporting patients in the community, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. The company, which…