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Multi-million pound project to support independent living

Business Projects Strategy by Sarah Clarke on June 15, 2021

The £12.5 million Blackwood Neighbourhoods for Independent Living project will combine age-friendly homes with innovative technology.

University project aims to help people over 50 stay healthy and independent

Access Research Solutions by Lee Peart on May 5, 2021

A University of Strathclyde research project is aiming to help the over 50s in Scotland stay active, health and independent for longer.

Fortuna Mobility partners with eating and drinking provider, Ornamin

Mobility Solutions by Lee Peart on February 11, 2021

London’s largest mobility supplier, Fortuna Mobility, has formed a UK partnership with market leader in eating and drinking aids, Ornamin.

Only councils can support greater independent living under new reforms, report finds

Access Compliance Legislation Solutions by Lee Peart on February 10, 2021

Tens of thousands more adults could be supported to live independently in their own homes each year, but only if councils are able to continue to deliver social care services under government reforms, according to a new report.

New funding to improve housing support in boost to independent living for vulnerable people

Business by Alex Douglas on October 20, 2020

New funding for supported housing pilots in priority areas has been announced by Kelly Tolhurst, minister for rough sleeping and

Study outlines importance of ‘unsung heroes’ in independent living

Business Contracts & tenders by Alex Douglas on February 21, 2020

Handyperson Services are playing a pivotal role as the ‘eyes and ears’ of communities in keeping vulnerable people safe and healthy in their own homes, according to a new report. However, the report found that

£6 billion Better Care Fund boost to help more people live independently

Funding by Joe Peskett on July 26, 2019

Fund has already freed up over 1,000 NHS beds and reduced delayed discharges but can now do more to aid independent living with cash injection

VIDEO: £20m hub to develop dementia tech to aid independent living

Projects Technology by Joe Peskett on April 18, 2019

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Robotic devices fitted around the home can alert carers of incidents like falls and live changes in a dementia patient’s wellbeing

Equipment innovators challenged to come up with independent living products

Solutions by Joe Peskett on April 3, 2019

Design Council calls on bright sparks to put forward their designs for innovative and viable independent living products in return for £150k launch grant

Drop in mobility sales bites Age UK as trading income falls by £10m

Business Distributors Financials by Joe Peskett on January 8, 2019

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Decision to sell personal alarms service contributes to near £3m reduction in sales of mobility solutions but group is optimistic about launch of new trading brand

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