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The Role of Remote Technology in Domiciliary Care

The Role of Remote Technology in Domiciliary Care

By 2043, the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to rise to 14.5 million, representing a 32% increase from current figures. This demographic shift, coupled with the increasing prevalence of long-term conditions like heart disease, arthritis, and dementia,...

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Transformative Impact of Robotics on Social Care

The Role of Robotics in Social Care  Robots have been employed in industrial manufacturing and warehouse automation for decades. However, service robots that help humans complete service-related tasks or enhance the user experience are a relatively new concept, only...

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Cumbria’s Care Crisis

Cumbria’s Care Crisis

Vacancy Rates Soar Amidst Pay Disparities and Industry Competition The high vacancy rates in social work and occupational therapy roles in Cumbria, as highlighted in the report for Westmorland and Furness Council, underscore the pressing need for innovative solutions...

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Improving Care Standards with CQC-Compliant Genie

Compliance with stringent regulations is paramount to ensure the highest standards of care delivery. As the regulatory body in England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) sets forth crucial benchmarks that establishments must meet to guarantee safe, effective, and...

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GenieConnect® Best Practice Forum September 2023

In September 2023, we hosted our inaugural GenieConnect® Best Practice Forum, a resounding success. Customers from local authorities and care organisations around the country came together to exchange insights, knowledge and innovation to deploy and use remote care...

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A new era for Reablement

A new era for Reablement

The pressure on health and social care services has led to a pivitol change in how we care and support individuals. Proactive care becomes the norm with assistive technology at the forefront.   Reablement is a term increasingly used in both health and social care...

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Accelerating NHS discharge and alleviating care workers.

Accelerating NHS discharge and alleviating care workers.

"Save the NHS"    24 NHS trusts reported a "critical incident" in the first week of January, which means they may not be able to provide urgent or safe services. NHS frontline services continue to come under intense pressure, with the latest performance...

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Four Reasons Why GenieConnect Is Different

The GenieConnect® solution is unique in the market for the following reasons:   There are no other solutions that use a hardware interface specifically designed for the older adult and Learning Disabilities market. A growing number of solutions use existing...

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Loneliness and older adults

Loneliness and older adults

1.4 million older people in the UK are often lonely. Loneliness is a significant problem that is now widely acknowledged today. [age uk] Loneliness and social isolation are growing public health concerns, particularly within older adults. Whilst these experiences...

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Daily Express Article | Fri 18th December 2020

Daily Express Article | Fri 18th December 2020

ROBOTS that talk could hold the key to preventing loneliness in older adults, scientists believe. Two of the devices - called Genie - are already providing company and support for residents at a care home when relatives cannot visit. The trial is part of a...

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ITV News Videos

ITV News Videos

ITV news reported our latest update on GenieConnect®. It is our mission to enable the delivery of more flexible and better quality care to combat loneliness within older adults whilst reducing demand on our health and social care providers. Watch here:Somerset and...

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ITV News Article | Wed 16th December 2020

A Cheltenham care home and Plymouth University scientists believe they might have an answer for loneliness in older adults: robots. The Lilian Faithfull Care Home in Cheltenham has introduced two talking robots - called Genie - to give company and support for...

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