Assistive AI Updates

The Digital Office for Scottish Local Government has awarded Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) the Platinum Digital Telecare Implementation Award in recognition of the recent completion of its analogue to digital telecare transition project. To achieve Platinum, a telecare service provider must have successfully rolled out a live digital telecare service to…

A national awareness campaign has been launched by BT and Virgin Media that urges the two million telecare users in the UK to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines. Backed by the UK Government, the major campaign is designed…

Mobility solutions provider Sunrise Medical has unveiled seven new products, designed to revolutionise mobility solutions at its Elite Dealer launch event. Hosted at Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa, the event featured the latest mobility solutions from Sunrise Medical’s Magic Mobility, Empulse, Sterling and Quickie brands, with over 100 prescribers attending from 40 Elite retailers…

A research study from Imperial College London and Coventry University has revealed that there is a strong association between an older person’s view of how they are ageing and how well they will physically recover after a fall. The study findings suggest how important psychological factors may be in post-fall physical recovery. In the…

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has acquired important information from NHS Supply Chain through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SSCL), the organisation responsible for managing NHS Supply Chain operations. The FOI request sought clarity on how many price increase requests are submitted by suppliers to NHS…

In a “breakthrough” for accessible design, UK-based organisation Photosymbols has launched EasyMaker, a new AI-powered tool created in collaboration with people with learning disabilities. Built around real-world needs, EasyMaker converts complex information into easy read formats in minutes: combining clear language and tailored images into accessible formats, including PDF, audio, Plain English, mobile, and…

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…