Hft e-learning course in Personalised Technology supports adults with learning disabilities
Learning disability charity Hft has launched an online training course on personalised technology (PT) to raise awareness of how it can be used to help…
Over half of social care providers cite barriers to cost of purchasing digital solutions
Independent research commissioned by learning disabilities charity Hft found that COVID-19 has taken its toll on the social care workforce, with 62 percent of providers…
£62 million Community Discharge Fund launches to help accelerate hospital discharges for people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities or autism who could be better supported in their community will have their discharges from hospital accelerated thanks to a new…
New review provides insights into how health and social care services can best meet the needs of people with learning disabilities
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has launched a new review – ‘Better Health and Care for All’ – which explores health and social…
Surrey County Council opens new homes to support independent living with helpful assistive tech
New purpose-built homes have been opened by Surrey County Council to support residents to live independently in the community, with the help of Alexa. The…
Smarthouse showcases personalised assistive technology to support independent living
A pop-up, purpose-built house showcasing a range of assistive technology used to support vulnerable adults to live independently in their own homes went on display…
Assistive tech to play key role at new £5.4m specialist supported living scheme in Edinburgh
Work has officially begun in Leith to bring new homes packed with assistive technology options for local people living with disabilities. 24 new apartments are…
Council trials robotic pets to help reduce anxiety and stress in those with dementia and learning disabilities
Providing a helpful companion for people with dementia and learning disabilities, Cambridgeshire County Council is piloting robotic cats to see how they can enhance people’s…
Council launches new seamless service to provide better support for people with learning disabilities
Image: Flintshire Council Flintshire Council, based in Wales, has announced a new service for people with learning disabilities called North Wales Together, which aims to…
RCOT announces new report demonstrating the vital role of occupational therapy in helping people with learning disabilities
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a report demonstrating the vital role that occupational therapy plays in assisting people with learning disabilities…