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…
Blind and partially sighted people in London to benefit from voice guided technology
Blind and partially sighted people that use transport in London could benefit from NaviLens, an app that is designed to enable blind and partially sighted…
Let’s Get It Clear: Measurements in seating – Absolute angles in seating system measures
Figure 1. The Right Hand Rule for describing the three gravitational axes (Fig in the CAG1) In the previous articles we looked at how parts…
Engineering student designs adjustable and affordable prosthetic hand
Luke Cox, a final-year Staffordshire University engineering student, has used his skills to design an affordable prosthetic hand prototype to help others like him. Luxe…
New software enables disabled people to practice using eye gaze tech with games and activities
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialist Smartbox has launched Look Lab, a new software package designed to empower disabled people by supporting practice of eye…
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…
EXCLUSIVE: Why accessibility features should be a technological prerequisite not an afterthought
Chris Bradshaw, Product Strategy Director at Infinum, shares his perspective on why building accessibility into the foundations of digital design is essential. Accessibility should be…
Tech used to create Avatar characters could aid treatment and rehab for stroke patients
Credit: Lancaster University Researchers from Lancaster University are looking at how performance capture technology used in Hollywood films could be used to aid treatment and…
WHO wheelchair provision guidelines aim to improve timely access to appropriate products
Important wheelchair provision guidelines have been published that aim to support improved access to appropriate wheelchairs for all those in need, including children, older people,…
New toileting sling claims to resolve a long-standing issue for prescribers and users
Moving and handling specialist Care & Independence has launched the GLOVE Convenience Max sling, which helps reduce tissue viability risks arising from drag and shear…