Tag: Care Technology
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Universities Driving UK Home Care Technology From Lab to Frontline
Universities are emerging as critical connectors between research, industry and patient needs in the UK care sector. But despite strong innovation pipelines, systemic barriers still slow the journey from breakthrough to bedside.
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$100m Medtech Investment Points to Future of Stroke Care and Recovery
A major funding round for US-based Imperative Care reflects growing momentum in advanced stroke treatment technologies. For the UK, the ripple effects could shape not only hospital care, but long-term recovery in communities and at home.
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3D Printed Food Trial Targets Better Nutrition in UK Care Homes
A new partnership between a care provider and university researchers is exploring how 3D printed meals could improve nutrition and dignity for people on texture-modified diets.
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Amazon’s health AI assistant signals shift toward smarter community care
Amazon has launched an AI-powered health assistant designed to guide patients, interpret medical records and connect them with clinicians.
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China’s AI Healthcare Signals New Opportunities for Home Care Technology
China is rapidly embedding artificial intelligence across its healthcare system, from diagnostic tools to smart health platforms. As the country positions AI at the centre of its next five-year strategy, the developments could offer lessons for digital health and care technology providers in the UK.
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Cyberattack Highlights Fragility of Global Medical Technology Supply
A cyberattack on a medical device manufacturer has shaken confidence in global healthcare supply chains. Beyond immediate operational disruption, the incident has raised questions about cyber attribution, market impacts, and the resilience of digital systems supporting UK hospitals and community care.
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AI Monitoring System Aims to Transform Dementia Care in Care Homes
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed to improve safety and care quality for residents living with dementia. A new partnership in Canada highlights how non-intrusive monitoring technology could support staff, reduce falls and improve clinical insight in long-term care environments
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Care Technology Adoption Grows, But 27% of Providers Still Offline
New survey findings from the Department of Health and Social Care, show steady progress in digitising England’s adult social care sector, but significant gaps remain. While digital social care records are now widely used, more than a quarter of providers still report using no care technology to support care delivery.
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AI and IoT Care Technology Secures $8.8m Deal to Transform Aged Care Monitoring
A major technology rollout in Australia’s residential care sector is offering insights for the UK care market.
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Virtual travel experiences bring digital wellbeing innovation to UK care homes
Care providers are increasingly using digital and immersive experiences to enhance wellbeing among older residents. A recent virtual “mini cruise” initiative highlights how care technology and creative programming are helping tackle isolation and support meaningful engagement across the UK care sector.
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