Research and analysis

Research and development work relating to assistive technology 2011 to 2012

This report describes the research activity the government has funded in order to improve equipment for disabled and older people.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England

Documents

Annual report: Research and development work relating to assistive technology 2011-12

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Details

This report describes the wide range of government funded projects supporting the development, introduction and evaluation of assistive technology that might increase the range of activities and independence or well being of disabled and older people.

Section 22 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 requires a report to be laid before Parliament each year describing the research activity the government has funded in order to improve equipment for disabled and older people.

Published 13 July 2012