Council delays decision regarding the future of its assistive tech service
Following a recent consultation exercise, a decision over the future of Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Careline Service is set to be delayed. Careline was launched…
OTs can view an extensive range of accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions at upcoming event
Accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions manufacturer Ropox will be exhibiting its extensive product range on stand C60 at The OT Show. The OT Show takes…
Council hosts event to showcase how assistive tech can help residents live independently at home
Kirklees Council and outsourced community equipment service provider Medequip UK are hosting a free event this Friday that will show residents how assistive technologies, equipment,…
Pioneering assistive tech finalists selected as part of important global dementia challenge prize
Five finalists with innovative assistive technologies that can transform the lives of those with dementia have now been selected as part of the Longitude Prize…
Innovative fall detection tech will be installed in over 350 retirement apartments
Birchgrove, a developer of rented retirement homes, has become the first senior living provider in the UK to install Nobi’s AI-driven fall detection smart light,…
Council launches smart tech service to help residents live independently at home
Woking Borough Council has newly launched a home installation service to support elderly and disabled residents in the borough to use smart technology. Careline Plus…
Assistive housing facility to help disabled people learn new skills and adapt to independent living
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has opened a new home in Greenwich for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The independent living service will…
SMA Nutrition incorporates assistive tech on its Infant Nutrition packaging to give visually impaired people independence
To give visually impaired individuals greater independence when it comes to making choices regarding their children’s feeding, SMA Nutrition is putting NaviLens codes on all…
EXCLUSIVE: How electric tricycles can help those less able to remain independent and keep fit
James Walker, Founder and CEO of Jorvik Tricycles James Walker, Founder and CEO of Jorvik Tricycles, discusses how electric tricycles can help those who are…
Lifestyle monitoring tech provider and local authorities to increase independence at home
Proactive lifestyle monitoring technology provider Lilli has launched a new funding opportunity to support local authorities and integrated care boards (ICBs) to accelerate the adoption…