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Jiraffe Rifton Stander 3 Jiraffe, a UK provider of paediatric postural care equipment, has launched two innovative products, the Rifton Stander 3 and the Adaptive Desk, designed to help children live more comfortably, learn more easily, and enjoy greater independence. The new assistive products are designed with flexibility in mind to ensure every child can take part…

Euan’s Guide’s latest research exposes the hurdles disabled people encounter when planning accessible leisure and the resources that help. For many, summer represents a season of spontaneous outings, family adventures, and new discoveries. However, for the UK’s 16 million disabled people, this sense of freedom is often overshadowed by barriers and frustrations, according to…

Powys County Council is asking residents to return any unwanted community equipment they no longer need. From walking frames and wheelchairs to beds and chairs, the local authority highlights that returning unwanted community equipment can make a big difference, helping others across Powys stay independent and safe in their own homes. Much of the…

Mechanical engineering researchers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering in the US have designed a mattress prototype that aims to improve airflow and reduce fluid buildup, commonly associated with prolonged bedrest. The mattress helps prevents pressure ulcers by alternating pressure across the body and, at times, increasing peak pressure rather than reducing it…

Thousands of Scottish people are living in homes unsuitable for their needs, according to a new report, carried out by academics from the University of Stirling’s Intersectional Stigma of Place-Based Ageing project (ISPA). The report was commissioned by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland, and the Association…

Doug Lear Doug Lear, an assistive technology specialist at Northwest Ergonomics, explores how advances in AI are transforming assistive technology, moving from external wearables like smart glasses and watches towards increasingly sophisticated implants and bio-integrated devices that interface directly with the human body and brain to restore function and enhance accessibility. As we try to keep…

All-terrain wheelchair manufacturer Trekinetic has introduced the K2 Plus One, an attendant-controlled manual all-terrain wheelchair designed for enhanced control and support for caregivers. Designed for both children and adults, Trekinetic says the K2 Plus One reimagines mobility through innovation, style, and adaptability. Trekinetic says this is more than a wheelchair, it’s a bold redefinition of…

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that, following the compulsory liquidation of NRS Healthcare, Millbrook Healthcare has implemented a short-term emergency community equipment service for the area. NRS Healthcare had previously provided community equipment, such as mobility aids, hoists, and hospital beds, in Brighton & Hove. These assistive technologies ensure people can be…

Foundations will provide professionals working with home adaptations the opportunity to explore innovative strategies to ensure that housing truly supports health, wellbeing, and occupational performance for all in a webinar on 19 August 2025. Foundations promises the session will provide a rich learning experience for occupational therapists, trusted assessors, operational managers, adaptations team managers,…

Today, assistive technology specialist Envision has launched Ally Solos Glasses, accessible AI smart glasses designed for people with sight loss. Developed in partnership with smart eyewear specialist Solos, Ally Solos Glasses offer a hands-free, screen-free way for people with sight loss, elderly individuals, and those with cognitive impairments to access the world. The glasses…