Supporting carer independence through technology
It is well documented that the NHS is stretched in terms of available resources, an issue escalated by the Covid-19 pandemic. In a time when hospital waiting lists are at…
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Helen Dempster
Enabling and enhancing social care through innovation
Technology has long been touted as an enabler for much needed change across industries. But for those from non-digital native generations, this drastic need to evolve through innovation can seem…
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Social care at breaking point as winter takes hold
This winter is exceptional with the healthcare sector caring for an overwhelming number of Coronavirus patients – but each year there is a crisis. As the winter season continues, there…
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GUEST BLOG: The travesty of social care policy in the UK
The continued delay in the Government’s Social Care Green Paper is just one more indication of the lack of consensus and considered thinking being applied to the social care crisis…
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GUEST BLOG: CCTV in care homes – the full picture?
Last month, Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock signalled his backing for the use of CCTV safety monitoring in care homes. However, while this shift in policy has gained general approval,…
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GUEST BLOG: Let’s talk about Smart Home Social Care
As the population ages, the demand for high quality carers rises. By 2026 it’s predicted that the UK will need around 420,000 more carers, but with the current vacancy rate high…
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From caring to a career – it’s time to strike a healthy balance for caregivers
Helen Dempster, Chief Visionary Officer at Karantis360 In today’s pressurised climate, it is hard to ignore the growing burdens on caregivers. An increasing number of people are juggling a full-time job…
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GUEST BLOG: Automating social care
Matt Hancock once again has called for the NHS to adopt new technology in order to survive. But how can IoT, AI and robotics be utilised to improve the care…
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