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Upcoming webinars will focus on the latest developments and standards in assistive products
ISO Capacity Building is holding a series of upcoming webinars focused on the latest developments and standards in assistive products, as outlined by the standard ISO/TC 173. The webinars are designed to provide valuable insights and updates for professionals, stakeholders, and anyone interested in the field of assistive technology. The…
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Seven inspiring projects receive £25k each of life-changing assistive tech
Lifelites 25 winner – Rainbow Hub Lifelites has announced the seven winning projects which will each receive £25,000 worth of transformative assistive technology to mark the charity’s 25th anniversary. The Lifelites 25 Community Programme was launched to extend the charity’s impact to organisations that have never previously worked with them. Lifelites provides…
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Hospital charity donates transformative rehab equipment to help patients regain mobility after a stroke
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn (QEHKL) Charity has donated £23,000 worth of assistive technology equipment that will help patients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust with their stroke rehabilitation. LiteGait is an assistive device that safely harnesses those with mobility issues allowing them to walk…
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Clinicians, academics, and medtech staff to take part in an interactive day of knowledge exchange
A newly announced event is set to offer a “vibrant innovation showcase dedicated to advancing the future of healthcare technology” during this year’s Glasgow Tech Week, a formal NHS partner says. InnoScot Health believes that the dynamic, free-to-attend ‘Health Tech Innovation with West of Scotland Innovation Hub’ gathering will be…
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Rethinking Customer Experience Through the Lens of Accessibility
When businesses discuss delivering great customer experiences, they usually focus on speed, convenience, personalization, and innovation. While these elements matter, many organizations overlook a crucial factor: accessibility.
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New campaign launches to put people, not kit, at the heart of technology-enabled care
TSA, the national advisory body for the technology-enabled care (TEC) sector, has launched a new campaign to change the story of TEC, shifting the focus from devices and equipment to the impact it has on people’s lives. The ‘Everyday TEC’ campaign was prompted by a study examining what people want…
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Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall
The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country’s median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is expected to balloon from 58 million to 82 million by 2050. The…
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Case study: How TEC reconnected a mother and daughter and provided reassurance
Sharon and her mum, Monica When Sharon’s mum, Monica, lost her partner and began struggling with her health, Sharon found herself trying to care from a distance—juggling a demanding job in Exeter with near-daily phone calls and constant worry about her mum, who lives alone with her two dogs in…