Pioneering study finds that seeing through a robot’s eyes could help improve the lives of those with motor impairments
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered that a new interface system could help people with motor impairments operate a human-like robot to…
Leeds NHS Trust reveals grand plans for healthcare innovations at new hospital developments
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has unveiled early plans for two new hospitals at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), aiming to improve healthcare for patients…
Product Advisor – Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire
This job opportunity has now been filled and is no longer accepting applications Our client is a leading manufacturer of disability living aids with a…
Research reveals that a simple eye test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s before the sign of symptoms
A study of more than 200 people at the Duke Eye Center in the USA suggests the loss of blood vessels in the retina could…
“Revolutionary” bionic exoskeleton gets a newer sleeker look for patients
Ottobock has launched the latest edition of its bionic exoskeleton in the UK, giving patients with lower limb weakness a more streamlined and efficient walking…
Modified smart glasses to help people with visual impairments tackle social isolation
Credit: AV Magazine OXSIGHT, a newly launched assistive technology company, has modified Epson smart glasses to aid people who are blind or visually impaired overcome…
NHS rolls out apprenticeships to recruit more people into health and social care sector
In a bid to make clinical careers accessible for more people and help combat recruitment struggles, the NHS has announced new degree-level apprenticeships in physiotherapy…
White paper estimates NHS could save over £7 billion per year through digital technology
Telehealth provider Now Healthcare Group (NHG) has produced a new white paper which looks at the impact of digital technology on patient outcomes and the…
Council’s additional funding leads to new dementia and respite care services in Shropshire
Somerset County Council has provided dementia charity Reminiscence Learning with extra funding to allow for new dementia day care services and a new respite centre…
The OT’s Perspective: Sensory Loss – A brief overview
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence As occupational therapists, we help a lot of different people in a lot of different ways. But one of the things…