EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of an academic researcher and consultant in the assistive technology space
Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, an academic researcher and consultant in the assistive technology sector, shares how his 30 years of research into assistive…
OTs can view wide range of wheelchair and power add-on ranges at OT Show 2024
Recare, a rehabilitation and healthcare equipment specialist, will be showcasing a selection of its most popular products at the 2024 OT Show. This year’s OT…
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…
Let’s get it clear: Foot positioning – when not to put your best foot forward
Figure demonstrating the consequences of foot position on those with shortened hamstrings By Dr Barend ter Haar Over the years I have enjoyed listening to…
Newlife pleads for emergency government grant as specialist equipment runs low
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak in an open letter to appeal for financial support after it says it…
Guest Article: Updates to the International Best Practice Guidelines BPG1 Transportation of People Seated in Wheelchairs
In this piece, Dr Barend ter Haar, Director of BES Healthcare, discusses some of the key, need-to-know points relating to the updated BPG1 guidelines for…
Government announces 100,000 more people to be given PHBs to make personalised care “the norm”
With a change in law coming into effect on the 2nd of December, people who use wheelchairs or need mental health support will have greater…
CPD presentation and assistive paediatric innovations to be showcased at PMG Conference
Healthcare professionals will be able to take advantage of Etac R82’s CPD seminar on ability-based seating at the upcoming Posture and Mobility Group (PMG) Conference…
UK Product Manager – Midlands
This job opportunity has now been filled and is no longer accepting applications THE CLIENT Specialising in the design, manufacture and distribution of Mobility aids,…
VIDEO: Ford’s portable Accessibility Mat allows disabled people to tackle inaccessible public spaces
Automotive giant Ford has creatively reinvented its car mat into a lightweight, portable smart ramp for disabled drivers to navigate previously inaccessible public spaces. Called…