Independent living scheme for people discharged from hospital who need additional support
A scheme aimed at helping people to live independently at home for longer opened this month in South Tyneside. Borrowdale House in South Shields, which…
Over one-tenth of people look to purchase devices to increase independence at home
New research has found over one-tenth of respondents are looking to purchase smart home technologies that increase independence at home but feel overwhelmed with the…
Guest article: How monitoring devices benefit caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s
Tracey Hipkiss, Clinical Applications Specialist at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses how monitoring technology can support people with dementia and Alzheimer’s and the people who care for…
Council’s telecare service update enables quicker response times for improved care at home
Sefton Careline, the at-home care technology service from Sefton Council, is transitioning to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to ensure the people the service supports remain…
Council and health board showcase mainstream digital tech to users that increase independence
Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea Bay University Health Board have opened a state-of-the-art Digital Solutions Suite to show how mainstream digital technologies can support…
Guest article: Using assistive technology within housing services to support tenants
According to Radius Housing, one of the core principles of housing provision and other related services is supporting independent living and driving investment in communities.…
Council launches community assistive tech resource to boost independence
Julia Jessel, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Care, with a library officer, Phi Arnold Staffordshire County Council has launched a new community…
€1.3m funding to help older and disabled people access housing adaptations in Laois
Older and disabled people in Laois, Ireland, can access some of the € million in new funding given to the council for housing adaptations. In…
Report calls on local authorities to make it easier for older people to access home adaptations
A new report from Age Scotland is calling on local authorities to make it easier for older people to access home adaptation services after findings…
UK Government calls for evidence on how best to tackle the six major conditions in England
The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on how best to prevent, early diagnose, treat, and manage the six major groups of conditions…