11,000 iPads to be distributed across care homes in England to keep residents connected
Care homes in England will be given iPads to help residents keep in touch with their loved ones and reduce the risk of loneliness as…
DHSC reveals £588m fund to support timely hospital discharges by covering costs of care at home
People needing additional follow-on care after being discharged from hospital – including older people and those with disabilities – will be supported by a new…
New virtual healthcare partnership to improve GP access in care homes and prevent hospital admissions
Arc Health has partnered with leading GP supplier EMIS Health to improve GP access in care homes with its remote diagnostic platform. The collaboration sees…
52 percent of over-45s think coronavirus crisis will act as catalyst for social care reform
Published by Just Group, a new report has detailed whether over-45s believe the coronavirus pandemic will act as a catalyst for social care reform. Entitled…
CCG invests in over 200 tablets for care homes across North Yorkshire to support remote appointments
NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has invested in more than 200 Samsung tablet devices for care homes across North Yorkshire, so residents can…
Remote health monitoring tech offered for free to care homes during pandemic
Remote healthcare technology that monitors patients’ vital signs and uses AI and machine learning to alert clinicians when conditions worsen is being offered for free…
Scandinavian assistive exercise tech helps older people fight the effects of dementia
Norwegian start-up Motitech is helping older people and those with dementia become more motivated to engage in physical activity by enabling them to cycle down…
Guest article: How embracing assistive technology will be pivotal for care homes in the future
Gavin Bashar UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare An ageing population and funding challenges have placed social care providers under pressure. Staffing shortages, lack of…
Eligibility of COVID-19 testing extended to everyone in care homes amid concerning death toll
Alongside all essential workers, eligibility for coronavirus testing has been extended to several new groups, including all staff and residents in care homes after concerning…
Wheelchair services provider discusses COVID-19 workflow & risk management process
AJM Healthcare, which provides wheelchair and mobility services to over 85,000 individuals every year, has produced a document detailing how it intends to protect service…