£5.5m funding boost for smart home monitoring tech as sector continues to expand
The University of Glasgow has received £ in new funding from the UK Government for…
Blatchford launches new discreet and lightweight microprocessor hydraulic ankle
Prosthetic technology manufacturer Blatchford has announced the launch of ElanIC, a lightweight and compact waterproof…
Educational webinar series from Safespaces aims to engage healthcare professionals
A series of online webinars for healthcare professionals has been released by Safespaces to provide…
Council’s bespoke assistive tech scheme enables residents to live independently at home
Hertfordshire County Council has been using “life-changing” assistive technology during the coronavirus pandemic to help…
Student creates helpful daily living aid prototype for people with dementia
A 22-year-old student from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has designed a helpful aid to daily…
Essence Group brings customised telecare solution to the UK market
A provider of IoT-based telecare solutions, Essence Group has launched a new UK-specific telecare solution…
Researchers developing independent living solutions to assist vulnerable people at home
Northumbria University researchers are testing and developing a range of smart assistive technology solutions to…
New research project to develop independent living technology solutions for elderly people
A new research project called NEX has been launched to explore and develop cost-effective technology…
No Disabled Facilities Grant increase for local authorities as £505m confirmed for 2020-21
The Department of Health and Social Care has informed local authority chief executives that £505m…
Medtrade to leave Las Vegas as 2021 sees a new location and name for US trade show
Expense and “Vegas fatigue” has prompted North America’s Medtrade to move its spring event to…