# Assistive technology: definitions, examples and safe use

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/8709aeee-8c89-422f-8d3f-2d90aa740b55
Type: Guidance
Published: December 18, 2014
Updated: May 23, 2025

> Helps manufacturers and healthcare professionals understand the definition of assistive technology and the difference between medical devices and aids to daily living.

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## Content

This Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidance for healthcare professionals covers: examples of assistive technology a definition of aids for daily living common safety issues sources of further information

## Attachments

- [Assistive technology: definition and safe use](/government/publications/assistive-technology-definition-and-safe-use/assistive-technology-definition-and-safe-use)