A student from Coventry has won a national award for his wheelchair design which aims to break the stigma associated with mobility aids. Khalil Ismail,
Design
Student’s design incorporates gear reduction and intelligent textiles to make wheelchair experience better for people with spinal cord injury
A nine-month long inquiry into housing for older people has declared that there needs to be more done to offer accessible homes for an increasingly
Three Pressalit products have triumphed at the Red Dot Design Awards in Germany, which recognise design excellence. The products that were awarded were the PLUS support arm, the Pressalit Spira toilet seat and the Pressalit
A Midlands-based supplier of stoma solutions has been recognised for its innovative designs after winning the Medilink West Midlands Award for ‘Innovation’. Salts Healthcare is
The Motability scheme has been driving to help mobility dealers adapt their showrooms and their staff as a result of the changing demographics of customers
A care provider in the North East is hoping to expand its portfolio of facilities across the UK and bring its care village concept to more people. Crown Care’s ambitious plans include three new developments
Making small changes to older people’s homes, such as installing handrails, ramps and level-access showers could play a significant role in relieving pressure on the
The NHS has drawn up plans for patients to stay in people’s homes while they rehabilitate in an Airbnb-style scheme which is designed to ease
The Department for Transport (DfT) is offering £600,000 worth of grants to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), universities, charities, infrastructure managers or train operating companies whose innovative ideas will make a difference to the lives
