Home adaptation professionals invited to share examples of good practice to inform global research
A journal is calling for professionals to submit evidence on examples of good housing adaptation practices to be included in an international paper aimed at…
Developer appointed to deliver 66 specialist smart tech homes in Scotland
A transformation in housing for people who need assistance to help them live more independently in Dundee is a step closer as 66 new homes…
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,…
New washable chairpads and floorpads deliver “next step” in continence care tech
MIP UK, a specialist in healthcare textile products for hospitals and long-term care facilities throughout the UK, has launched its new washable Aurorra Chairpads and…
£12.5m project set to futureproof homes using “cutting-edge” assistive tech for independent living
A 1,000-strong volunteer taskforce is being assembled to shape a £ million project that aims to transform the future homes and communities of three distinct…
Non-invasive sensors with remote monitoring capabilities for carers showcased at CES 2022
At CES 2022 – a global exhibition in the US showcasing innovations across a variety of sections – Caregiver Smart Solutions demonstrated its non-invasive remote…
National Robotarium partners with Leuchie House to trial assisted living technologies
The National Robotarium, delivered by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, has partnered with Leuchie House to trial technologies that could help people with…
Telehealth could prove to be a health and social care “game-changer”, Lincolnshire research finds
New research by the University of Lincoln, Lincolnshire County Council and Serco into how assistive technology could help people recovering from medical conditions live independently…
APPGAT calls on public for evidence on how smart home tech can enhance independent living
A Blackwood Homes and Care smart kitchen The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology (APPGAT) and cross-party thinktank Policy Connect are asking the public to…
TEC service to support 3,500 vulnerable residents at housing provider
Taking Care, one of the largest digital monitoring services in the UK, has just signed a three-year technology-enabled care (TEC) service contract with housing provider…