Wearable device found to improve mobility for people with Parkinson’s disease ResearchSolutionsTechnology by Sarah Clarke on February 14, 2019
Care providers called upon to help steer social sector’s digital roadmap SolutionsTechnology by Sarah Clarke on February 8, 2019
Neurologic music therapy the key to falls prevention, says Chroma ResearchSolutions by Sarah Clarke on February 8, 2019
Health and social care workforce strategy commissioned in Wales PeopleSolutionsTraining by Sarah Clarke on February 7, 2019 The aim of the strategy is to meet the care needs of the people of Wales over the next 10 years. read more
Government funds Social Care Innovation Network FundingReportsSolutions by Sarah Clarke on February 6, 2019 The innovation network will enable local authorities to test new ideas and share sector knowledge. read more
NHS to test how smart meters can monitor dementia patients in their homes ResearchSolutionsTechnology by Sarah Clarke on February 5, 2019 The devices will flag up any sudden change in behaviour which could indicate an illness or fall. read more
Home care supplier stockpiling food in case of no deal Brexit Business PracticePeopleSolutions by Sarah Clarke on February 5, 2019 The supplier runs a meals on wheels service for 100,000 people leaving at home. read more
NHS Digital to plough more than £1m into digital social care projects FundingSolutionsTechnology by Sarah Clarke on February 1, 2019 New programme encourages the adult social care sector to use technology to respond to challenges in their local area. read more
Next generation of premium assisted living to launch at Dementia expo Assisted LivingSolutions by Sarah Clarke on January 31, 2019 A design project to deliver a new phase of premium retirement homes set to “rival 5* hotels”, will be announced. read more
Home care tech company sells off North American arm BusinessSolutionsTechnology by Sarah Clarke on January 31, 2019 This divestiture forms part of Tunstall’s strategic plan to focus on technology-enabled care and health. read more
NHS to recruit army of workers to help combat loneliness and depression PeopleSolutions by Sarah Clarke on January 30, 2019 One thousand ‘social prescribing link workers’ will be hired to help patients boost their wellbeing without medication. read more
Tech companies to boost adult social care services in Wales after £1.25m windfall BusinessSolutionsTechnology by Sarah Clarke on January 29, 2019 Five businesses could now be awarded up to £50,000 to develop their solutions. read more
New home care provider embarks on campaign to combat loneliness Home care groupsInnovationSolutions by Sarah Clarke on January 29, 2019 The provider aims to raise awareness of the overwhelming issues of loneliness among the elderly and vulnerable. read more