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Award-winning fall detector to launch in the UK this year

Innovation Technology by Sarah Clarke on January 8, 2020

The device, developed by IoT provider Essence and US tech company Texas Instruments, detects if a fall has occurred and notifies a care provider.

Robotic seals to support dementia patients in North Yorkshire

Innovation Technology by Sarah Clarke on October 7, 2019

The therapeutic robotic seals, fitted with five sensors, are designed to keep dementia patients company.

Enablement panels will empower vulnerable people to use assistive tech, says charity

Innovation Technology by Sarah Clarke on October 1, 2019

The enablement panels would be run by disabled people, those in care and their families, to inform how new technology can be used in an effective way.

Telecare business rebrands following major acquisition

Business Innovation Strategy Technology by Sarah Clarke on September 16, 2019

Community equipment provider Medequip has acquired a telecare business that serves more than 10,000 people across the UK.

Care tech provider eyes expansion for falls prevention service

Equipment Innovation Technology by Sarah Clarke on August 28, 2019

The provider plans to develop a transferable falls prevention model that it can roll out to its various community equipment services contracts.

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Edinburgh Council puts ‘home care first’ under transformation strategy

Business Innovation Strategy Technology by Sarah Clarke on August 27, 2019

The council will make use of existing and new TEC solutions, such as telecare, to keep people living at home independently.

What does the future of assistive technology look like?

Business Innovation Strategy Technology by Sarah Clarke on August 21, 2019

The managing director of a major telecare company has shared his vision for the future of assistive technology.