EXCLUSIVE: Academic collaboration can help people live more independently
Colin Foskett, Head of Innovation at Blackwood Homes & Care Colin Foskett, Head of Innovation at Blackwood Homes & Care, shares how his company is…
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…
Pioneering wearable device to help blind people navigate without a white cane
US-based STRAP Technologies has created a pioneering hands-free device designed to be worn by visually impaired individuals for greater independence and mobility. The innovative assistive…
Competition launched to increase awareness of life-changing assistive tech among children
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare Telemonitoring and response service Carecall has launched a competition to raise awareness amongst children about the importance…
Charity works with Scottish Government and local council to build 22 accessible homes
Simon Fitzpatrick, Development and Commercial Director at Blackwood Construction has begun on a development of new homes in Greenock, West Scotland, which will enable older…
Commission to advise government on how smart home tech can help people live more independently
Cross-party thinktank Policy Connect and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology (APPGAT) have launched the Commission on Smart Homes and Independent Living. Smart home…
Free upcoming CPD webinar on accessible bathroom design to support independent ageing
Building on the success of its most popular CPD webinar in April, accessible bathroom manufacturer Closomat has announced a new webinar for healthcare professionals about…
£12.5m project to shake up healthy ageing through accessible homes and outdoor spaces
An innovative £ million project is being launched to create three exciting ‘communities of the future’, which will help older people in Scotland to live…
Pioneering homes with ‘leading-edge’ tech open for independent living
A unique collection of 24 homes from Blackwood, fitted with cutting-edge technology to transform the lives of people with disabilities, has officially opened its doors.…
Care provider invests in remote monitoring tech to support vulnerable people
A home care service that also provides wellbeing services, The Crescent is now offering 24-hour remote monitoring equipment to provide extra reassurance and support to…