Government confirms £86m boost to help more disabled and older people live independently
Thousands more people with disabilities will be supported to remain in their homes thanks to…
Tay Health Tech launches £1m funding for innovations that will benefit Tayside
A Tayside health initiative has launched a search for medical technologies that could bring healthcare…
Robotic clothing which can aid walking and prevent falls a step closer after £11m funding
Robotic clothing which keeps people active and independent, addressing the needs of the UK’s million…
Government to review its policy on the upper limit of DFG-funded home adaptations
The UK government has agreed to review the limit paid to help fund specialist adaptations…
AUTUMN BUDGET 2024: Key takeaways and responses relating to health, social care and businesses
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has today delivered a Budget which will raise…
NHS Confederation report reveals “transformative” impact of adapting homes to prevent falls
Better targeting of existing money spent on prevention could deliver an extra £11 billion annual…
NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme now open to Scottish healthcare innovators
Scottish healthcare innovators are being urged to apply now to be part of the unique…
AI specs and fall-predicting smartwatch awarded share of £1.5m global dementia challenge prize
State-of-the-art AI glasses to help people with dementia navigate their environment and a smartwatch that…
Scottish housing provider issues warning over cuts to critical home adaptations fund
Angela Currie, Chief Executive of Hanover Scotland, states that housing associations are being forced to…
Key takeaways from Labour Party Conference chat on the role of technology in adult social care
Leaders in adult social care met to discuss the role of technology in addressing the…