Groundbreaking ‘at home’ technology aimed at improving the lives of stroke survivors was featured on BBC Tech Now, the BBC’s flagship technology show. 

Aired on Saturday 14 February, presenter Shiona McCallum visited Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital to find out more about the Triceps trial, which could offer a simple and cost-effective solution to one of the most common and debilitating consequences of a stroke. 

In the trial – which is being led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with the University of Sheffield – patients living with persistent arm and hand weakness following a stroke use a specialised device and connected earpiece to stimulate the vagus nerve (a major nerve that connects the brain to the body) to strengthen hand and arm mobility. The device is currently being trialled in 19 NHS sites across the country. 

The programme also follows stroke survivor and Triceps trial participant Amanda James-Hammet, 44, as she uses the device as part of her everyday rehabilitation at home.