Funding to provide assistive technologies for patients who have lost the use of their upper limbs
Aspire, a charity that helps people affected by spinal cord injuries, has provided state-of-the-art assistive technologies for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH).…
Three NHS trusts trial smart tech to enable cardiac rehab in patients’ homes
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are taking part in a major new study…
Scottish Government seeks feedback on mobility part of disability benefit
People are being encouraged to share their views on how Adult Disability Payment supports their mobility needs. Adult Disability Payment, delivered by Social Security Scotland,…
Case study: Bathtime for teenager with quadriplegic CP is liberated with posture support aid
An infinitely adjustable posture support cushion has transformed bathing for a teenager with quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP). For teenager George, bathtime has always been compromised.…
Assistive technologies help respite charity guests regain independence
Advanced assistive technologies from manufacturer Pressalit have been installed in Leuchie House, a national respite charity that provides “transformational” care for its guests. Set in…
BHTA calls on the DHSC to work closer with the wider industry to deliver its MedTech Strategy
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has responded with its thoughts on the first ever medical technology (MedTech) strategy by Department of Health and Social…
Plymouth Council to support up to 18,000 people per year with new CES provider
Plymouth Council’s community equipment service (CES) has been secured by provider NRS Healthcare, where it will support between 16,000 to 18,000 people each year with assistive…
Assistive tech partnership provides education tech to dyslexic children in Hull and East Yorkshire
Dyslexic children in Hull and East Yorkshire now have access to OrCam’s assistive technology, which can support independent learning and reading in and out of…
EXCLUSIVE: How can health tech support health and social care professionals and users?
Gavin Bashar, Managing Director at Tunstall UK&I, offers his thoughts on how technology-enabled care services (TECS) can support the UK’s health, housing, and social care…
Case study: Helpful stairclimber incorporated rapidly into care home so residents could stay safe
The owner of a care home in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, quickly got assistive technology incorporated to help residents get up and down the stairs, after…