UK charity encourages people to donate unwanted walking aids to support amputees in Gaza
In a bid to provide “much-needed” crutches, walking, sticks, and walking aids of all sizes to support amputees in Gaza, the Anglo-Jordanian Society (AJS) has…
Standardised descriptions and sizing for walking aids will make it easier for healthcare professionals to select the right products for patients
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) Independent Living Section has worked with the NHS Supply Chain to establish a standardised system for describing the height…
Unused mobility aid amnesty launches at NHS hospital to help patients return home safely
University Hospital Southampton (UHS) is calling on the public to return any unused walking frames and other mobility aids due to a continued national shortage…
Mobility companies collaborate to tackle stigma around non-stylish aids
Recognising the importance of providing access to high-quality products for everyone, mobility equipment manufacturer Rollz Mobility UK and Neo Walk, a producer of fashionable walking…
WHO provides necessary assistive technologies to Ukrainians in emergencies
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been working with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health to implement a project to provide internally displaced persons in the country…
Assistive tech provider urges walking aid returns during National Recycle Week 2022
Outsourced community equipment service (CES) provider Medequip is encouraging the return of vital walking aids, such as walking sticks, frames, rollators, and crutches, which can…
NHS trust asks residents to return unwanted walking aids to local hospital
Wye Valley NHS Trust is urging residents to check their own homes and their family members’ homes for NHS walking aids, such as crutches, Zimmer…
Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership asks residents to return unused assistive equipment
Local residents are being asked to return medical equipment they have been given by the Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership (DHSCP) that they no…
Guidance for manufacturing and procuring crutches for elderly and disabled people
Following the publication of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) important global assistive technology guide, AT Today has broken down the key information about the functional…
New spring collection of adjustable folding canes launches with colourful designs
Classic Canes Managing Director Charlotte Gillan Walking stick specialist Classic Canes is launching a collection of adjustable folding canes in a range of cheerful new…