Tag: Technology
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Shropshire Virtual Care Pilot Modernising Social Care In Britain
A two-year evaluation of Shropshire Council’s Virtual Care Delivery service suggests that home care technology can improve independence, ease pressure on services, and support more preventative care. The findings highlight the growing role of digital health in reshaping the UK care sector.
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TEC Push Paused as Data Gaps Threaten UK Social Care Transformation
A new industry report finds overwhelming support for technology enabled care across the UK, but warns that poor data use and low workforce confidence are slowing progress. Sector leaders say without urgent action, the promise of prevention-led care may not be realised.
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Home Care Technology Market Growth Signals Shift to $64.8 Billion By 2030
The global home care technology market is set to reach $64.8 billion by 2030, driven by ageing populations and advances in digital health
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Apple App Store Introduces Medical Device Labels
Apple’s decision to introduce medical device labels on its App Store could have wider implications for how digital health tools are assessed and trusted across the UK.
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Northern Ireland Social Care Reform Plan Puts Digital Tools First
A new 10-year strategy for adult social care in Northern Ireland sets out a shift towards prevention, community support and greater use of digital tools.
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AI Smartglasses for Dementia Win £1m Longitude Prize
A wearable AI assistant designed to support people with early-stage dementia has taken the £1 million Longitude Prize on Dementia.
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The Great Reset Scaling Digital Health and Social Care Innovation by 2026
As the UK healthcare sector moves beyond fragmented trials toward a unified national infrastructure, the focus is shifting from “what” technology can do to “how” it is designed for real-world clinical and social care settings.
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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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Stockport Pilots Digital Care Technology to Support Independent living
A new programme in Stockport is introducing connected care technology into 90 homes to support safer, more independent living. The pilot will test how digital tools can improve health outcomes while reducing pressure on social care and NHS services.
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AI EEG Model Could Bring Continuous Epilepsy Monitoring Into the Home
A research partnership between Mentis Care and Emory University is exploring whether transformer-based AI models can interpret EEG data across both hospital and wearable systems.
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