Mobility equipment manufacturer Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has unveiled a new video of its state-of-the-art manufacturing […] The post VIDEO: Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare showcases its UK manufacturing expertise first appeared on THIIS Magazine. The post VIDEO: Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare showcases its UK manufacturing expertise appeared first on THIIS Magazine ..read more

Ryde Town Council in the Isle of Wight has announced the official opening of its […] The post Isle of Wight town council improves beach accessibility for people with restricted mobility first appeared on THIIS Magazine. The post Isle of Wight town council improves beach accessibility for people with restricted mobility appeared first on THIIS Magazine ..read more

Community equipment provider Medequip has announced that its depots have been working closely with fire […] The post Medequip works closely with fire service prevention teams to provide awareness training first appeared on THIIS Magazine. The post Medequip works closely with fire service prevention teams to provide awareness training appeared first on THIIS Magazine ..read more

An innovative assistive technology device which helps to prevent pressure injuries and is designed by smart seating solutions specialist Kalogan in partnership with Etac, a developer of assistive devices and patient handling equipment, has won an international design award. The Star Sentinel, powered by Kalogon, has been awarded a DNA Paris Design Award for its Product Design/Medical & Scientifics. The awards  celebrate fresh and creative designs from all around the world. Kalogon’s engineering and design team, with input from Etac, led to the development of the innovative product wh ..read more

Jasjeet Dhanoa will be taking on the role of Technical Product Advisor, South East at Smirthwaite Smirthwaite, a designer and manufacturer of bespoke equipment for children and young adults with additional needs, has extended its sales division with the appointment of Jasjeet Dhanoa who will be taking on the role of Technical Product Advisor, South East. Bringing a wealth of experience as a successful Sales and Business Development Manager with a history of surpassing targets, Jasjeet has a strong background in the healthcare industry, including the hospital sector and the NHS. Proficient in m ..read more

  New research into social care for disabled people shows how transformative social care can be for those receiving it, but it also demonstrates the scale of unmet need, according to a new report by Healthwatch. The report, entitled ‘Missing millions: Exploring hidden and unmet social care need for disabled people ’, outlines findings and provides recommendations to decision-makers. Healthwatch says social care support can be transformative for disabled people but as many as 1.5 million working-age disabled people in England may not be getting the care they are eligible for. The survey se ..read more

Mobility equipment specialist Ottobock will be providing state-of-the-art technology and digitised processes to support the athletes of the 2024 Paralympic Games in August. As a long-standing partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Ottobock Technical Repair Service Centre will open its doors, providing technical service 10 days before the start of the Games, which starts on 28 August and finishes on 8 September. With a 164-strong team from 41 nations that speaks 32 languages, Ottobock will ensure that athletes can take part in the competitions, even if something breaks or ..read more

The Motability Scheme is bringing the Big Event to the Yorkshire Event Centre, for a free two-day motoring show on 9 and 10 August 2024. The automotive industry is rapidly shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs) and Motability Operations, the company that runs the Motability Scheme, is committed to raising awareness about EVs for its customers. According to the scheme, it has already helped over 64,000 customers in Yorkshire and the Humber area to get mobile, and the organisation wants to ensure that its customers are not left behind as the country transitions to EVs. The Big Event, Harrogat ..read more

Tony Blair recently opened the Future of Britain conference with a speech centered on governing in the age of AI. Key to this speech was examining how a radical rethink of the system, and embracing generative AI technology, among others, can help to address the high tax, heavy debt, and poor outcomes. Part of this focus was on health and how, with a bold approach to embracing technology, “For the first time, a healthcare system geared to prevention rather than cure is within our grasp”. In response to this, Patti Wynn, Chief Health & Care Strategy Officer for Tunstall Healthcare, exp ..read more

Motability Scheme customers in Hampshire and the surrounding areas are being offered the chance to try out a range of adapted vehicles, to find the perfect solution for their needs. The free Adapted Test Drive Day takes place at Thruxton Racecourse, Hampshire on 25 July. Ash Evans, Events Manager at Motability Operations, said: “It can be daunting for Scheme customers to find the adaptations that work for them. That’s why we are hosting this event, so our customers can find out everything they need to know about the hundreds of adaptations available all in one place. “At the event, customer ..read more