Care technology project boosts staff confidence and skill in utilising tech-based care solutions
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley The London Borough of Wandsworth Council and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council, in…
Scotland delivers over one million payments to unpaid carers
Since Carer’s Allowance Supplement was introduced in Scotland in September 2018, almost £280 million has been paid to over 150,000 carers. The benefit is one…
New AI Act for AI providers and developers of systems affect individuals residing in the EU
InnoScot Health has responded to the EU agreeing to a landmark deal on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) as a welcome development but says…
Up to £1m available to councils and ICBs to accelerate adoption of remote monitoring tech
Lilli, a SaaS company using a proactive lifestyle monitoring technology to “revolutionise” care, has launched a new funding opportunity to support local authorities and integrated…
TEC solution alerts carers of high bathroom occupancy to provide efficient preventative care
Wirral Council, Medequip, and 2iC-Care have collaborated to put 2iC-Care’s interoperable technology-enabled care solution, Andi, to the test. Andi, winner of the ITEC Innovation Award…
Former charity chief executive to ensure Adult Disability Payment meets people’s needs
Edel Harris OBE will chair the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment. Edel Harris OBE, the former chief executive of the charity Mencap, has been…
Council launches adult social care strategy which aims to promote assistive technologies
Neath Port Talbot councillors have endorsed three new strategic plans to address issues in adult social care, and children and young people's social care. Neath…
Government’s new Disability Action Plan met with criticism by UK disability charity
The UK Government has launched its new Disability Action Plan, which outlines 32 steps it is taking to make the UK “the most accessible place…
Council launches survey on new Changing Places toilets draft policy to boost accessibility in Belfast
Belfast City Council is seeking feedback on its Changing Places toilets draft policy for the city. The proposed policy has been published on the council…
New initiative will ensure people returning home from the hospital are assessed within 72 hours
An Oxfordshire-wide initiative, which is helping people to return home from hospital more quickly, has delivered significant improvements for Oxfordshire patients since it was launched in…