Assistive apartment mock-up to use technology to help residents live independently
Nick Laing from Function Control shows a resident how to use commands A new £28 million complex needs facility being developed in Perth, Scotland is…
Mock up allows tenants to physically experience an example of new £25m apartments
Jennifer Dalrymple, Co-Production Lead with Capability Scotland engaging in co-production processes. Plans to create a flagship community for individuals with additional and complex needs has…
Academia, NHS organisations and council work together to support healthy ageing in Newcastle
A cutting-edge £500m development supporting the understanding, care and innovation of products and services for an ageing population has been given the go-ahead in Newcastle.…
Webinar series on multi-purpose safe rooms launches for healthcare professionals
A series of webinars for healthcare professionals has been released by Safespaces to provide information and guidance on Safespace products and how they can support…
New report reveals children with SEND are not receiving the support they deserve
While some children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are receiving high-quality support, many others are not getting the help they should, according to…
Significant Government review into support for children and young people with SEND announced
The Department for Education has announced a major review into improving support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), building on the Prime…
Disabled residents in Gloucestershire set to benefit from new therapy suite to increase physical activity
Disabled people throughout Gloucestershire will have more chances to get active after charity Leonard Cheshire launched a new therapy suite in Cheltenham. Based in the…
Innovative sleep system transforms child’s sleep
A 5-year-old boy, who is profoundly disabled and has complex needs, has been given his first full night’s sleep after using a pioneering new sleep…