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AT Today is focused on finding out the latest innovations and research in the ever growing world of assistive technology. With an ever aging population, new technology is constantly being developed to help people live more independently for longer, as well as new innovations transforming the lives of people who live with disabilities. AT Today covers the latest news, products, research and developments in the world of assistive technology, healthcare and independent living.

22/11/2024

The OT Service, an independent practice in the UK, will be offering an expert advice hub for all occupational therapists (OTs) seeking career development at The OT Show. Read more:

The Occupational Therapy Service will be offering an expert advice hub for all OTs seeking career development at the OT Show.

22/11/2024

Recare Ltd, a rehabilitation and healthcare equipment specialist, will be showcasing a selection of its most popular products at the 2024 The OT Show. Read here:

Recare, a rehabilitation and healthcare equipment specialist, will be showcasing a selection of its most popular products at the OT Show.

21/11/2024

Driving Mobility, a charity that coordinates ‘fitness to drive’ and mobility equipment assessment centres for the Department for Transport, will be offering CPD seminars on its exhibition stand at The OT Show. Read more:

Driving Mobility, a charity that coordinates mobility equipment assessment centres, will offer CPD seminars on stand at the OT Show.

21/11/2024

The UK Government has reached a “landmark” agreement with the telecoms industry that is designed to better protect personal alarm users during the switch from analogue to digital landlines. Read more:

The UK Government has reached a “landmark” agreement with the telecoms industry that is designed to better protect personal alarm users during the switch from […]

20/11/2024

Adjustable beds specialist Theraposture Limited will highlight its latest products that significantly reduce care costs and represent great value for money at the upcoming The OT Show. Read more:

Theraposture will highlight its products that significantly reduce care costs and represent great value for money at the upcoming OT Show.

20/11/2024

In partnership with Rebotics Technology, Recare Ltd, a healthcare equipment specialist, will be exploring the latest techniques and technology regarding patient mobility and rehabilitation during express on-stand CPD sessions at The OT Show 2024. Read more:

Recare and Rebotics Technology will be exploring the latest techniques and technology regarding patient mobility and rehab at the OT Show

19/11/2024

Intelligent transportation systems, automated fare collection, and transit analytics provider Vix Technology will deploy next-stop audio announcements and on-vehicle displays on Translink's bus fleet. Read more:

Vix Technology will deploy next-stop audio announcements and on-vehicle displays on Translink’s bus fleet.

19/11/2024

The Occupational Therapy Service, an independent private practice in the UK, will be presenting an express on-stand seminar at The OT Show. Read more:

The Occupational Therapy Service, an independent private practice in the UK, will be presenting an express on-stand seminar at the OT Show.

18/11/2024

Following a recent consultation exercise, a decision over the future of Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Careline Service is set to be delayed. Read more:

Following a recent consultation exercise, a decision over the future of Tendring District Council’s Careline Service is set to be delayed.

18/11/2024

NHS league tables will be introduced to help tackle the NHS crisis and ensure there are ‘no more rewards for failure’, as part of a new, tough package of reforms announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting. Read here:

NHS league tables will be introduced to help tackle the NHS crisis, as part of a new, tough package of reforms

15/11/2024

Network Rail will launch a new dedicated waiting lounge is coming to Liverpool Lime Street to enhance accessibility for passengers who need help to get on and off trains. Read here:

Network Rail has announced that it will launch a new dedicated waiting lounge that will enhance accessibility at Liverpool Lime Street

15/11/2024

The UK Government has agreed to review the current £30,000 limit of the DFG, which funds vital home adaptations, following a legal challenge by a family left unable to meet their child’s needs. Find out more:

The government has agreed to review the current £30k limit of the DFG, following a legal challenge by a family left unable to meet their child’s needs.

14/11/2024

Specialist chair and bed supplier Oak Tree Mobility has upgraded its range of adjustable beds with Mammoth’s medical-grade foam mattresses in a new and exclusive partnership. Read more:

Oak Tree Mobility has upgraded its range of adjustable beds with Mammoth's medical-grade foam mattresses in a new and exclusive partnership.

14/11/2024

Let’s Get It Clear: BES Healthcare - Assistive Technology's Dr Barend ter Haar discusses how assistive seating systems for the bathroom present many of the same challenges and requirements as other seating systems for occupants. Read more:

Various ‘assistive products for personal hygiene’ are seating systems which present many of the same challenges and requirements as other seating systems

13/11/2024

Councils are calling for the needs of hundreds of thousands of working-age adults and lifelong disabled people requiring social care not to be overlooked in UK Government plans for a National Care Service. Read here: https://bit.ly/40Mh8iY

(County Councils Network)

Councils call for the needs of adults and disabled people requiring social care not to be overlooked in plans for a National Care Service

13/11/2024

The Wheelchair Alliance, a community interest company that champions the needs of wheelchair users across England, is urgently calling on all powerchair users to complete a vital survey to help it raise concerns over a recent change in class. Read more:

The Wheelchair Alliance is calling on all powerchair users to complete a survey to help it raise concerns over a recent change in class.

12/11/2024

Family-run lift supplier Stannah Stairlifts will unveil its innovative new brand, Uplifts - Homelifts, at this year’s The OT Show. Read more:

Family-run lift supplier Stannah will unveil its innovative new brand, Uplifts, on stand E31 at this year's OT Show.

12/11/2024

Augmentative and alternative communication app (AAC) Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC has released a new update based on user feedback. Read here:

Augmentative and alternative communication app Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC has released a new update based on user feedback.

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