Mobility News
Study outlines benefits of knee bracing for osteoarthritis sufferers
1st May 2013
A new study has found that the wearing of a knee brace could significantly reduce the effects of osteoarthritis affecting this part of the body
Bio-patch paves the way for future of e-health in the home
30th April 2013
The future of health care is sure to involve some innovative technological developments, and the first of these could be unveiled very soon. Known as the Bio-patch, both healthcare professionals and the public can monitor the body's vital signs using a small skin patch that is "paper-thin".
Future of mobility could see use of mind-controlled exoskeleton
29th April 2013
A team of researchers have been investigating how a robotic exoskeleton can help those who have mobility difficulties
CQC announce three-year plan to improve UK care standards
26th April 2013
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said that they will be improving the inspection part of their duties by introducing larger and more knowledgeable inspection teams that will be able to spend more time talking to people who are in hospital.
First year of The Big Event to showcase mobility vehicles
26th April 2013
A family friendly event is launching this summer which is sure to appeal to all those who have mobility difficulties. The Big Event will be hosted by Motability during May 2013 and will help those with mobility issues to find out more about a number of viable mobility solutions.
Stelios Award 2013 applications now open
25th April 2013
Applications opened for the Stelios Award 2013 this week, one of the biggest awards in the UK for disabled entrepreneurs
Stairlift specialist develops app that shows stairlifts in the home
25th April 2013
A provider of stairlifts and other mobility aids has recently launched a new mobile and tablet application which allows users to see how a stairlift could look inside their very own home.
Naidex National conference to showcase mobility aid innovation
23rd April 2013
Naidex National is the largest disability, homecare and rehabilitation event in the UK, and big things are expected for the 2013 show
