Walking aids return scheme launches in London to improve patient access to walking aids
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a walking aids return scheme. This initiative will benefit the environment by reducing waste and carbon emissions…
One in four disabled Londoners with access requirements live in completely inaccessible homes
Inclusion London has uncovered the grim reality of inaccessible and unaffordable housing in London in its latest report. The ‘Barriers at Home’ report found that…
London’s transport network to improve access to toilet facilities
Transport for London (TfL) has announced its programme to increase and improve toilet provision on London's transport network, delivering new accessible toilets across the…
New accessibility consultancy services to transform travel and architecture in London and Dublin
International accessibility consultant services provider Direct Access has announced the opening of two new studios in London and Dublin. As public and private organisations seek…
Blind and partially sighted people in London to benefit from voice guided technology
Blind and partially sighted people that use transport in London could benefit from NaviLens, an app that is designed to enable blind and partially sighted…
Google opens London Accessibility Discovery Centre to build new assistive technologies
Google has opened a new Accessibility Discovery Centre in London, a space where engineers, researchers, product teams, and partners can build new kinds of accessible…
New Medequip partnership recruiting panel members to improve community equipment service
Community equipment specialist Medequip has formed a new partnership with an independent organisation that gives people a voice to improve and shape health and social…
New report highlights occupational therapists recruitment crisis in London
A report released by Health Education England (HEE) and The College of Occupational Therapists (COT) has highlighted vacancy rates for occupational therapists of up to…
Impey Takes Centre Stage at Foundations Technical Meetings
Taking place during February, the bi-annual Foundations Technical Meetings are designed to keep Technical Officers, Occupational Therapists, Home Improvement Agency Staff and external contractors updated…
Unspillable Spoon Creator Appeals For Future Designers
The inventor of a spoon that doesn’t spill, which last year scooped the top prize at a Dragons' Den inspired competition, is encouraging other budding…