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Medtech startup Bioliberty has launched Lifehub Clinic, which is a portable, modular solution to assist therapists with delivering high-intensity, engaging therapy in clinical settings. This system will serve as a hub for a portfolio of Bioliberty soft-robotic wearables and gamified therapy solutions to address unmet needs in patient recovery following neurological injury or impairment.…

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has commissioned Foundations to work on ‘Housing Without Delay,’ a collaborative project that broadens the scope beyond adaptations, focusing on the critical role of occupational therapists in housing. ‘Housing Without Delay’ aims to integrate the home environment into all occupational therapy interventions. This initiative is not merely…

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced a significant package of investment in Northern Ireland’s health and social care (HSC) workforce, with a major focus on expanding student training places for future allied health professionals (AHPs). Importantly, this includes 93 pre-registration training places for occupational therapy in 2025/26. In 2024/25, the…

The Scottish Government has announced that the budget for a programme that uses technology in housing to help older people remain independent for longer will more than double this year from £8.2 million to £20.9 million. This means more housing association tenants will benefit from the Registered Social Landlord Adaptations Programme, a preventative model…

A new platform has been launched on Reading Borough Council’s website which directs residents to information on assistive technologies and access to support independent living. AskSARA is an award-winning online self-help guide where residents can explore a problem they are experiencing. It provides expert advice and information on equipment and support for all adults. The yes/no questionnaire…

Foundations, the national body for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and home improvement agencies in England, has launched the ‘game-changing’ new Home Adaptations Installer Network. The free network is designed to do two things: provide support for local authorities and enable them to manage their local builder lists through a national platform. The Home…