Design for Our Future Selves awards 2006

Help the Aged Award for Independent Living

Winner

Christopher Peacock: handSteady

Judges’ comment:

“Well-researched solution to a real need among older people with tremor. We look forward to further development.”

Highly Commended

Jennifer Barnard: TranSit

Judges’ comment:

“An inclusive solution for older travellers which realised the design in an exceptionally well-finished prototype.”

Help the Aged is an international charity dedicated to creating a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect.

As well as providing practical support to help older people, particularly those who are frail, isolated or poor, to live independent lives, it raises public awareness of issues affecting older people in the UK and overseas, fundraises, campaigns against discrimination and advises on national and regional policy.

Help the Aged also operates an advice line, publishes information and guidance, and runs a nationwide network of charity shops.