The Top 5 things Care Providers are putting into their Care Homes to increase efficiency & improve the quality of care
This is a short summary from the seminar given in person by Adam Abraham CEO H2o Networks and Rishi Jawaheer Director Jawa Group and Care Vision. Jake Healey from the Care Forum indicated that attendees got a lot of value by finding out new ideas, such as the concept of utilising existing digital care devices […]
Human-led service still preferred despite rise of tech in care home environments
Although technology is seen as a potential enhancement to care, an the overwhelming majority of respondents prioritise human-led interactions in care environments, according to new research. A survey conducted by Caterplus obtained insight into the attitudes and preferences of 3,000 respondents, aged between 45 and 75, who may or may not already be living in care home and retirement […]
Staffing and talent attraction remains top pressure for health leaders
Talent attraction and retention remains the top priority for leaders in the health and care sectors in the UK, according to a new report that finds 53% of organisations struggle to find enough permanent staff to fill all rostering requirements leaving staffing levels at breaking point. Over half (60%) of senior health & care professionals […]
A paperless vision – reshaping residential care
Integrating digital solutions into health and care settings is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Claire Hunter, Group Quality & Compliance Manager at Healthcare Homes, reflects on the care provider’s successful route to digitised care planning, and shares some guidance for care homes embarking on their own tech journey… Healthcare Homes was founded in […]
5 Minutes With… Dr. Pradyumna Thiruvenkatanathan, Founder & CEO at Earzz Limited
In the latest instalment of our care industry executive interview series we spoke to Dr. Pradyumna Thiruvenkatanathan, Founder & CEO at Earzz Limited, about the role technology can play in night-time monitoring, the importance of avoiding falls and their knock on effects for both residents and the NHS, and the positive impact AI is going […]
Providing next gen-data for next-gen residents
The next generation of tech-savvy residents will play a vital role in shaping digital care. Phil Brown, Chief Product Officer at KareInn, discusses how a focus on prevention, and person-centred care planning, will further help accelerate the digital transformation of social care… Today’s generation of residents are the first to see the benefits digital can […]
Government commits £30 million towards innovative tech for NHS
The is investing £30m in so-called innovative medical technology (medtech), which its says will help ease pressures on the NHS this winter and could include the expansion of 3D checks that speed up cancer tests and novel logistics solutions such as the use of… drones. Available to each region in England, ICSs – organisations that […]
Creating data-led legacy in residential care
The possibilities of improving the lives of people living in residential care are vast, but data is key to unlocking this, says Rachelle Mills (pictured), Director of Partnerships & Innovation, KareInn… If it is the sector’s mission to create better, happier, more dignified care for its residents, then we need to make more impactful use of the […]
Digital technology is a ‘crucial step’ in reforming social care
Tunstall Healthcare and the County Councils Network (CCN) have published report which argues that the potential of technology to support those with social care needs is growing ‘exponentially’ each year. This new report follows the 2021 report ‘Employing Assistive Technology in Adult Social Care’, also delivered by the CCN and Tunstall, and looks into the […]
Trends in community care: What can we expect in 2023?
Community care services play a vital role in supporting people with complex health and care needs to live with dignity and independence in their communities. This is reflected in the NHS Long Term Plan where a key focus is to shift more care out of hospital and into the community1. Due to the breadth of […]
