How technology can reduce loneliness in care homes
By Julio Tiusanen, Head of Growth at Yetitablet Over the last few years, the world has become more aware of the danger that loneliness poses. It increases the risk of cognitive decline, dementia, heart disease, high blood pressure, lowers the immune system, is worse for our health than obesity, and increases mortality rate by 26%. […]
Friends of the Elderly chooses Softworks workforce solution
Friends of the Elderly has been supporting and caring for older people since 1905. Their Care Homes provide residential, dementia, nursing and respite care dedicated to providing quality care with dignity. The organisation is passionate about its work and strives to provide quality care while continually evolving. As part of this ethos the organisation went […]
How assistive technology can help your care home residents in lockdown
Assistive technology can make it easier for your residents to cope with the limitations of being socially isolated during a lockdown. Assistive technology devices like Yetitablet can help seniors have video calls with their family, stay active, and entertained… One of the care homes with first-hand experience is Esperi Care. They are a group of […]
NCF and NHS Digital launch Hubble Project to push tech in care
A new project has been launched by the National Care Forum with funding from NHS Digital’s Digital Pathfinders Programme to help care providers to successfully introduce, use and evaluate technology. The Hubble Project offers senior decision makers the chance to virtually visit ‘innovation hubs’ (via webinar) to learn how other care providers have introduced, used and […]
So, the NHS post-COVID-19 is better – really!
Stephen Boyle, TeleTracking UK’s Product Specialist, recently returned on a part time basis to front line Critical Care nursing at East Cheshire NHS Trust in response to Covid 19. Here he explains, how based on his experience, he doesn’t believe that the NHS has changed its operating model, despite a general consensus that it’s recently undergone transformational […]
Ensuring continuity of care in a time of crisis
Julie Tyas, registered social worker and Senior Strategy Lead at Servelec, discusses how tech is becoming the eyes and ears of social workers during the pandemic… Coronavirus is making people stay home, but what happens when that isn’t a safe place to be? There is a growing concern about the impact lockdown is having on domestic and […]
Human Rights charter launched at Scottish Care’s tech event
An event that brought debate on technology within the care system has been held in Scotland. Care Tech 2, organised by Scottish Care, with the support of the Clydesdale Bank, was held at Strathclyde University Technology and Innovation Centre, focused on how technology could be used to enable individuals to maintain their independence for as […]
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 and the amount of those showing interest in the care sector diminishing, it’s important that technology is utilised in order to help fill the gaps […]
£1.5m funding available for medical device innovations
A new competition has been launched by the that aims to provide SMEs developing medical technologies the chance to apply for a share of £1.5 million to help evaluate medical devices in real-world clinical settings. The government says Life sciences is one of the defining industries of the UK, with over 5,000 companies and 250,000 […]
£1m made available for digital tech initiatives in social care
Over £1m funding, provided by NHS Digital and managed by the LGA, is set to be shared to projects that support innovative uses of digital technology in the design and delivery of adult social care. Running over two years, ten authorities will receive up to £30,000 to design a digital solution to address a specific […]
