Case study: “Revolutionary” electric standing frame helps 17-year-old with his posture
In May 2021, 17-year-old Dylan Jones from Staffordshire started using his Trio electric standing frame from Baffin Technology Systems, which features the “revolutionary” Second Spine…
Over £211k raised by world’s biggest annual video game event for children’s assistive tech charity
Children’s assistive technology charity Lifelites was chosen as a partner for the world’s biggest games charity event, Jingle Jam 2021. Since its inception in 2011,…
Ireland announces €2m for 11 digital and assistive technology projects
Ireland’s minister for disabilities, Anne Rabbitte, has announced €2m for 11 projects under the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) CREATE initiative, which aims to improve access…
EXCLUSIVE: What OTs and their clients should consider when planning homelift installations
Alex Austin, Business Development Manager at Access BDD As more and more people are investing in homelifts, Alex Austin, Business Development Manager at Access BDD…
Organisation searches for assistive technologies that could transform social care in Wales
Health Technology Wales, which appraises evidence and produces national guidance to inform the adoption of technologies within Welsh Care Systems, has announced that it is…
OTs give positive feedback to updated modern bathing range that improves tissue viability issues
Safe patient moving and handling specialist Care & Independence has redeveloped its assisted bathing range, which includes its tilt-in-space chairs and cradles, as well as…
Voice accessible smartphone for visually impaired people to be more independent launches
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm RealThing Ai has launched its latest fully voice accessible smartphone, the RealSAM Pocket V4, which is designed for those with sight…
Major outsourced services provider launches online assistive tech store with OT consultation service
NRS Healthcare has announced the launch of its new online store, Healthcare Pro, which offers a wide range of assistive technologies complete with a home…
Guest article: People at the Heart of Care and the role of assistive technology
Angus Honeysett, Head of Market Access at Tunstall Healthcare In this guest article, Angus Honeysett, Head of Market Access at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the role…
Wearable device to help users engage with their rehab programmes launched at Arab Health 2022
Lusio Rehab, a UK assistive technology developer, is showcasing its innovative wearable rehabilitation device designed to motivate patients to engage more with their physical therapy…