“Ground-breaking” early intervention device for newborns now available to therapists and parents
An early intervention crawler described as “revolutionary” for babies born at risk of developmental disability or delay is now available to parents and therapists. Daytot,…
Research project will make voice recognition tech more helpful for people with disabilities
Technology giants Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, along with non-profit organisations, are teaming up with a US university to make voice recognition technology more useful…
Telecare partnership aims to reduce associated costs of health and care services in the UK
A new assistive technology partnership is promising to provide advanced health and care technology to social care providers across the UK to help improve quality…
ICB reverses “unfair” hearing aid restrictions so anyone with hearing loss can get them
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) has reversed a “controversial” decision that meant residents with mild hearing loss were unable to access hearing aids.…
Smart lamp can automatically call emergency services and open doors for them if someone falls
An AI-powered smart lamp that detects and prevents falls in older adults is now available in the UK and Ireland. Designed by Nobi, a European…
Assistive tech supplier joins Scottish digital telecare security assessed suppliers list
The Digital Office for Scottish Local Government has announced that assistive technology solutions from Tunstall Healthcare have been added to the Digital Telecare Security Assessment…
Longitude Prize on Dementia launches with £4.34m pot for assistive tech
The Longitude Prize on Dementia is calling on innovators around the world to apply the power of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to develop…
Video: Pneumatic assistive tech device could help people with reduced mobility
Mechanical engineers at Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering in the US have built an assistive “handy extra limb” able to grasp objects…
Online independent living aids store highlights over 400 best value products for clients
Complete Care Shop, a UK independent living aids company and a trading name of NRS Healthcare, is helping clients with the cost-of-living crisis by showcasing…
Case study: A simple chair helps young boy to feel supported and participate in family life
AAT GB’s foam positioning system, the Gravity Chair, is helping a nine-year-old boy to feel safe and supported while enabling him to participate in family…