University creates bespoke 3D printed glasses to correct colour blindness
A team of researchers from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have developed a new wearable assistive device that could help people with colour blindness. Using…
More than 750,000 users could be reliant on outdated telecare technology by 2025
An estimated 18,750 specialist housing developments for older and vulnerable communities could still be without digital telecare and warden call services by 2025. This is…
Nearly half of council’s telecare service users could “ditch” the service due to weekly charges
Lancashire County Council has decided to start charging for its telecare service, as of next year, after concluding that it could no longer afford…
Charity set to launch Christmas appeal to raise money to provide latest assistive tech to children
Assistive technology charity Lifelites and London Freemasons are soon to launch their latest Christmas appeal to give life-limited and disabled children access to life-changing assistive…
New adjustable bed comes with optional hoist access to facilitate easy transfers
A new single adjustable care bed is promising to blend “effortlessly” into a domestic environment and support easy moving and handling for professionals. Rise &…
New walking aid attachment captures data to keep older adults safe at home
A new assistive technology device is helping older adults maintain their independence by attaching to a walker or rollator. The WalkWise device, developed by US-based…
Microsoft launches call for low-cost assistive tech innovations to advance access in low-income countries
The Microsoft AI for Accessibility programme is calling for project proposals that advance equitable access to assistive technology in low- and middle-income countries, with the…
Case study: Electric standing frame means Kieran can enjoy his Xbox time
Since the end of last year, 12-year-old Kieran from Staffordshire has been benefiting from a Trio electric standing frame from Baffin Technology Systems, which features…
Telecare provider launches digital personal alarm that works during network outages
Two technology-enabled care (TEC) providers have teamed up to launch an innovative digital personal alarm that works during network outages through using two multi-network SIMs.…
Housing provider awarded £75k to create co-designed digital services for independent living
A housing provider has secured funding that will get older tenants involved in shaping new digital services, enabling them to live as independently as possible.…