Smart home technology ‘MiiHome’ trials to keep elderly safe
Technology normally fond in games consoles is being trialed in Salford in an effort to help provide more care for elderly people in their own homes. Social housing provider Salix Homes, along with the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, University of Salford, has started trials of ‘MiiHome,’ in a bid to help elderly people who […]
Guest Blog, David Fry: Technology puts independence within reach…
Mobile phones are now ‘part of the furniture’, we use them in every part of our lives – to connect, to shop, to bank. But the use of mobile software within support organisations is very much in its infancy. Yet those taking the leap are seeing significant benefits. Brain in Hand was formed to embrace […]
Industry Spotlight: NHS South Worcestershire CCG pilots new technology for palliative care…
The NHS South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is leading the trial of a newly integrated technology from Advanced and Black Pear, ensuring information can be shared more effectively among primary care providers, ‘Out of Hours’ (OOH) and NHS111 providers on behalf of the three clinical commissioning groups based in Worcestershire. The 12-month pilot – […]