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 […]
Is independent living possible for vulnerable people?
Angus Honeysett, Head of Market Access at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the key role of technology in enabling vulnerable people to live independently for longer… We are living longer as a nation, and have the information we need to make healthier and better choices. By investing in technology and innovating our services we will be able […]
How technology and innovation can support people living with Alzheimer’s in care homes
Gavin Bashar (pictured, right), UK managing director at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses how technology and innovation can support people living with Alzheimer’s in care homes… There are currently around 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 20401. It can be challenging to care for someone […]
How technology can support families involved with caring for vulnerable people
Technology plays a crucial role in caring for some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals, from those living with dementia and learning disabilities, to people with mental health needs and physical disabilities. New technologies have equipped home carers with the resources they need to take on the significant challenges that come with caring for a […]
OPINION: Better services, better lives and planning for a better future
Our ageing population means we have no choice but to look at the ways we can deliver care differently in order to cope with increasing demand. Between now and 2040 there will be an extra 6 million over 65s. As people live longer, more pressure is put on our statutory services. Angus Honeysett, head of […]
Protecting our services through digital solutions
This is possibly the most challenging period in the history of the NHS. The Covid-19 pandemic has stretched healthcare systems to breaking point and the impacts are still being felt, with six million people currently waiting for non urgent surgery and hospital treatment1. However, it has also accelerated change and innovation and brought into sharp […]
Looking ahead: The future of social care in a post-Covid world
By Gavin Bashar, UK MD at Tunstall Healthcare The adult social care sector is estimated to contribute £41.2 billion per annum to the economy in England¹. It faces many challenges, most recently the Covid-19 pandemic, yet continues to make a huge difference to vulnerable people every day. The resilience of the social care system means […]
Alzheimer’s Month: How technology can support people living with dementia
There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK and this number is projected to double to two million by 2050. People living with dementia generally need more support from care providers than those without dementia. It’s therefore crucial for caregivers to understand how technology can help people living with dementia maintain their independence, […]
Building back better: Becoming a global leader in population health management
The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a significant spotlight on the need for greater collaboration between, and transformation of the UK’s health and social care systems. Even before the pandemic swept the world, an ageing population and the impact of austerity had meant they were close to breaking point in some areas. It’s widely accepted that […]
