NIHR Invests £5.4m In Digital Technology To Transform UK Social Care
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has awarded more than £5 million to nine UK projects testing AI, virtual reality, and smart home technology in social care settings. Continue reading NIHR Invests £5.4m In Digital Technology To Transform UK Social Care
AI Smart Lights Help Lancashire Care Homes Cut Falls By One Third
An NHS-backed rollout of AI-enabled smart lighting across care homes in Lancashire and South Cumbria has reduced falls by nearly a third, according to an independent evaluation by Lancaster University.
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Philips Wins Eight-Year Hospital-at-Home Contract
A landmark eight-year contract in Sweden sees Philips lead a consortium delivering continuous remote monitoring to up to 15,000 complex patients annually in their own homes. As NHS England accelerates its own virtual ward ambitions, the implications for home care technology and community health services across the UK are considerable. Continue reading Philips Wins Eight-Year Hospital-at-Home Contract
MHRA Device Regulation Shake-Up Could Speed Up UK Care Technology Access
The MHRA has launched a consultation on major changes to UK medical device regulation that could accelerate access to digital health and care technology. The proposals aim to improve patient safety while making it easier for innovative devices to enter the UK market.
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Accessible Homes Push Could Accelerate UK Care Technology Adoption
Calls for tougher accessible housing targets are placing fresh attention on the relationship between housing design, digital health and the future of care at home. As councils argue that higher accessibility standards are achievable, care providers and technology firms say better-designed homes could reduce pressure on NHS community services and support more independent living across the UK care sector.
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Wearable Health Technology Set To Reshape UK Home Care Services
A new market report forecasting rapid global growth highlights how smart wearables could support NHS services, social care providers and home care organisations facing rising pressure across the UK.
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Virtual Ward Expansion Shows How Home Care Technology Is Reshaping NHS Recovery
An NHS virtual ward service is expanding its capacity and extending to a 24-hour model, allowing more patients to receive acute care safely at home. Continue reading Virtual Ward Expansion Shows How Home Care Technology Is Reshaping NHS Recovery
Doctolib And Medicus Target UK GP Modernisation With £100m Investment
Doctolib is entering the UK market through the acquisition of NHS software company Medicus, backed by a planned £100 million investment in British primary care technology. The deal could reshape the GP software market while accelerating the use of AI and digital tools across community healthcare. Continue reading Doctolib And Medicus Target UK GP Modernisation With £100m Investment
Liverpool Testbed Puts AI And Immersive Tech At Centre Of Social Care Reform
A visit from the Casey Commission to Liverpool has highlighted how emerging technologies could play a growing role in reshaping adult social care. From AI driven insights to augmented reality, the region is positioning itself as a live testing ground for the future of care in the UK. Continue reading Liverpool Testbed Puts AI And Immersive Tech At Centre Of Social Care Reform
AI Documentation Tools Promise Efficiency Gains but Raise Questions for UK Care Sector
A new AI-powered documentation tool from WellSky signals a shift towards automation in home care workflows. Yet as similar technologies emerge, UK providers must weigh efficiency gains against practical and ethical challenges. Continue reading AI Documentation Tools Promise Efficiency Gains but Raise Questions for UK Care Sector
