ADAPT Partners
There are 16 ADAPT Project partners in France and England. The project is led by IRSEEM (Institut d Recherche en Systemes Electroniques Embarques) - Graduate School for Engineering in France.
The UK partners are:
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- University of Kent
- University College London
- East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKHUFT)
- Health and Europe Centre
- Cornwall Mobility
- Kent, Surrey and Sussex Academic Health and Science Network (KSS AHSN)
The partners in France are:
- Université de Picardie Jules Verne
- INSA Rennes
- Pôle Saint Hélier
- Le réseau Breizh Paralysie Cérébrale
- Pôle TES
- CHU – Hôpitaux de Rouen’
Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is the lead partner for Work Package 3 (WP3) - Training of Health Care Professionals in Assistive Technologies. The CCCU team have conducted a survey of health professionals’ knowledge and attitudes towards Assistive Technologies (AT) in order to develop training materials and sessions, which will be evaluated. CCCU are also contributing to WP1 (Electronic Powered Wheelchair Simulator Virtual Reality) and WP2 (Smart & Connected Robotic EPW) by providing medical specialist expertise in orthopaedics and postural care for disabled users, bringing expertise in assessing the impact of Assistive Technologies on developing more effective children's occupational therapy services. Christ Church will also contribute to the ‘Technology Transfer’ work package by utilising our strong partnerships with healthcare providers, service users and key stakeholders in the area.