Empowering Independence: How Assistive Technology Transformed Lives at Hill House

At Leonard Cheshire, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of assistive technology firsthand. Today, we’re excited to share the story of our most significant project at Hill House, a Leonard Cheshire adult social care site based in Cheshire.

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