Law change for deaf jurors 0 comments
Deaf jurors finally accommodated Deaf people requiring the use of a sign language interpreter will be allowed to take part in jury service for the first time. The law has [...]
Tango for Parkinson’s 1 comment
Argentine tango reduces risk of falls You may have clocked the fact that I am a big fan of dancing – excellent exercise for mind and body, which always leaves you [...]
Early warning for epilepsy 0 comments
Predicting seizures in advance Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting more than 65 million people worldwide. A seizure could happen at any time or any place, [...]
Robotic AI glove 0 comments
AI supports control of robotic glove A clever new robotic glove based on AI technology could soon be helping millions of people recover muscle grip in their hands after securing [...]
Rehab robot helps stroke survivors 0 comments
Combat stroke disability with rehab robot A clever new portable rehabilitation tool can help stroke survivors recover the ability to move and perform tasks with their hands independently. We all know [...]
Funeral market probe 2 comments
Why is a funeral so expensive? August 2020 update: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been investigating the funerals market since spring 2019. They were obliged to suspend proceedings [...]
Recover, Reset, Regenerate 0 comments
Care, Housing and Health – Recover, Reset, Regenerate Recover, Reset, Regenerate was a recent virtual conference held jointly by Foundations, ADASS and Housing LIN, which highlighted the central role that [...]
Gig Buddies – Importance of Friendship 0 comments
Gig Buddies – Importance of Friendship Gig Buddies, which is run in partnership with the charity Stay Up Late, empowers people with a learning disability to get out, make friends [...]
Flamingo Chicks! 0 comments
Inclusive online dance classes for children UK charity for disabled children, Flamingo Chicks, has produced a series of virtual dance classes for children of all abilities, but especially aimed at [...]