What is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)? Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is the application of electrical current to excitable tissue to improve or restore functions lost in neurologically compromised subjects” (Peng et al., 2010). It is a subgroup of electrical….
7 May 2019 Read moreSIA PIP survey results Late last year we teamed up with the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) to find out what people’s thoughts were with regard to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and DLA. Over 200 people….
Read moreDisability Facts & Figures Report The Papworth Trust have recently published the 8th edition of their Disability Facts & Figures report. The report this time has focussed on the key areas of employment, social care….
Read moreShortage of accessible homes needs addressing According to the NHS there are now 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK. Sadly, there is also a shortage of accessible homes for private rent. Without a suitable….
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