Service opens in Cambridge offering short-term hire of a wide range of mobility equipment
Credit: Matthew Percival and British Red Cross A British Red Cross service that helps people stay independent and mobile has opened at a new site…
“Fragmented” adaptations process in Scotland in need of an overhaul, report says
An interesting report has been published that takes an insightful and in-depth look at the “fragmented, overly complex, and bureaucratic” housing adaptations process in Scotland.…
Upcoming online event will explore use of assistive tech during Ukraine war
WHO/Europe, the WHO Country Office in Ukraine, and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine are hosting an online event next week underlining urgent issues: people’s…
New reliable mobility scooter and folding powerchair will soon be available in the UK
Reyhee Cruiser Mobility equipment manufacturer Reyhee has recently launched two “life-changing” solutions that are designed to support those with reduced mobility. Its new mobility scooter,…
Helpful accessible kitchen and bathing solutions will be on display at Naidex 2023
Health and social care professionals will have the opportunity to view a range of helpful assistive kitchen and bathing equipment at the upcoming Naidex show…
€3m Disability and Participation Awareness Fund launches to improve the lives of disabled people
Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disabilities Anne Rabbitte The Republic of Ireland has launched a €3 million funding opportunity for organisations to improve…
Social interactions identified as key to encouraging physical activity in tech project
Learning disability charity Hft, in partnership with AI start-up Tendertec, has identified social connectivity as the most important factor in the next phase of FitBees,…
£5m awarded to projects to drive forward cutting-edge assistive tech to support veterans’ healthcare
The UK Government has revealed that a total of £5 million has been awarded to 22 projects to drive forward pioneering treatments and assistive technologies…
Case study: Wheelchair power add-on helps 27-year-old navigate the outdoors easily
27-year-old Sean Cullen from London took delivery of his Rehasense Power Assisted Wheelchair System (PAWS) in June 2022 and now admits he cannot imagine life…
74 percent of patients report a reduction in pain levels after using a heated seat cover
The B-Warm heated seat cover has been shown to improve vulnerable users’ sense of comfort, pain, and wellbeing, which health and social care professionals could…