OrCam gifts “life-changing” assistive tech to charity to support paediatric treatment pathways
Assistive technology specialist OrCam Technologies has donated pioneering devices to Alder Hey Children’s Charity to improve the lives of children with visual impairments and reading…
Case study: Prosthetic industry unites to support NHS orthotist and complete the treatment circle
Three of the country’s largest prosthetic manufacturers – Steeper, Ottobock and Össur – have combined their resources and expertise to support an NHS orthotist after…
NHS trust works with virtual outpatient service provider to reduce need for outpatient services by 47 percent
Dr Bahman Nedjat-Shokouhi, CEO of Medefer Medefer, a CQC-registered provider of specialist virtual outpatient services to NHS patients throughout the UK, has worked with the…
NHS trust finds 100 percent of patients would recommend its virtual Hospital @ Home service
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) are now providing acute hospital care in patients’ homes seven days a…
Hearing health app launches to give users advice and information on assistive products
In time for Deaf Awareness Week commencing on 2 May 2022, online retailer Hearing Aid Accessories is releasing a unique mobile app designed to support…
EXCLUSIVE: The role of therapeutic equipment in supporting disabled young people to be more physically active
Kieran Murphy, Clinical Partnerships Manager at Jiraffe In a proactive move, the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have recently issued new guidelines to support disabled…
Smartwatch enables users to drive their wheelchairs hands-free and track heart activities
An innovative, integrated smartwatch solution has been launched that gives manual wheelchair users powerful tracking, monitoring and power assist capabilities. Permobil SmartDrive PushTracker E3 manual…
Another local authority calls on residents to return unwanted mobility equipment
Derbyshire County Council is joining a raft of other local authorities by calling on residents to return mobility equipment that is no longer being used…
Game developers create independent living app as part of £12.5m project to futureproof homes
A pioneering app has been developed to improve independent living in three Scottish communities by encouraging residents to stay active and participate in local activities,…
EXCLUSIVE: Creating assistive tech with the aim of appealing to the masses is a mistake
Rich Purcell, Director at Carescribe Richard Purcell, Director of specialist assistive technology solutions provider CareScribe, says that while the pandemic has helped normalise the use…