Assistive tech could help elderly people as new research shows falls in over-75s is a key concern
New research from Kepler Vision Technologies, a specialist in computer vision monitoring technology, reveals that while people are still concerned about the possibility of elderly…
New appointment at OT Stores to help promote high-quality healthcare products
Herefordshire-based OT Stores, a supplier of mobility aids and disability equipment backed by support from qualified, in-house occupational therapists (OTs), has appointed Andrew Stevenson as…
Pioneering products for heat, humidity and moisture control launch for wheelchair users
The company behind the first temperature control system for wheelchairs has launched a new line of products that aim to keep users cool and in…
WHO publishes important global guide on assistive tech specifications and how to use devices
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a landmark assistive technology guide to expand access to quality products and drive disability innovation on a global…
Fife Council awards stairlift contract to specialist offering a personal local service
Flow X Stairlift Advanced Stairlifts, an independent stairlift dealer based in Scotland, has recently won another stairlift supply and maintenance contract with its local authority.…
Council set to bring DFG scheme fully in-house to oversee applications from start to finish
South Wales-based Bridgend County Borough Council is set to bring its Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) scheme fully in-house to speed up the process for disabled…
NHS Trust launches equipment amnesty and urges patients to return unused mobility aids
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust has launched a ‘mobility equipment amnesty’ and is encouraging patients to return their unused crutches and Zimmer frames as the…
The OT’s Perspective: How retailers can help clients find the right walking aids
When a user has limited mobility, choosing the correct walking aid is one of the most important things you as a retailer can help them…
Patients left with unmet care needs under ‘discharge to assess’ model, report finds
Healthwatch England and the British Red Cross have jointly published a new report, which unveils that significant numbers of people are not receiving follow-up support…
ICES begins in Sheffield to help people live independently in their own homes for longer
A new Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) has begun in Sheffield, which will be provided by Medequip on behalf of Sheffield CCG and Sheffield City…