Nationwide lockdown in March saw up to 80% of retailers cease trading temporarily, report finds
The Local Data Company has published a new report exploring the impact of the extremely…
EquipU and DLF launch online self-assessment tool to help users choose appropriate mobility aids
A collaborative venture involving seven health and social care partners in central Scotland has led…
Pioneering wheelchair with collision avoidance software awarded £175k government funding
An innovative electric wheelchair, built with COVID-resistant materials and designed to facilitate social distancing, has…
Tunstall Healthcare commits to new ADASS and TSA assistive tech commission
Gordon Sutherland, CEO of Tunstall Healthcare Telecare provider Tunstall Healthcare has announced its involvement and…
RCOT raises occupational therapy career profile with new diversity campaign
As part of Occupational Therapy Week 2020, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has…
New commission to explore how assistive tech and social care can be better integrated
Senior woman with female caregiver Two national care bodies have joined forces to make recommendations…
Negative attitudes towards older people ‘risks damaging UK’s social fabric’, report finds
Language used across society to describe ageing and older people risks ‘damaging UK’s social fabric’,…
Government announces extra funding of up to £500,000 to improve travel for disabled people
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a first-of-its-kind competition to find new ways to…
Naidex launches new virtual event to support independent living sector
After event organisers confirmed that this year’s Naidex would be postponed until March 2021 due…
MediSmart builds on success of dynamic alternating and hybrid mattresses with new bariatric range
MediSmart Technologies has launched a new specialist bariatric range for plus-size users, offering what it…