ROCHDALE Borough Council’s adult care service has launched a new Technology Enabled Care service to enhance the quality of care delivered for vulnerable people.
Wellbeing sensor technology is being piloted at Tudor Court, a Heywood care setting which provides rehabilitation and recovery support for residents following a stay in hospital.
Councillor Iftikhar Ahmed, cabinet member for adult care, said: “This is a really innovative piece of technology that is empowering staff to deliver high-quality care and support for our older and vulnerable residents.
“I know from speaking with the teams at Tudor Court how much they value this technology and how it enhances safety and dignity for people receiving intermediate care. Through adult care’s transformative service deliver, we are at the frontline of delivering pioneering technology, giving our staff the tools they need to deliver responsive care helping to maintain residents’ independence and prevent unnecessary hospital stays.”
The state-of-the art technology uses non-intrusive monitoring 24 hours a day, providing additional support for staff in delivering timely, responsive care for residents living at Tudor Court in addition to in-person care.
The technology, which complements existing care and support, helps to maintain people’s independence, boost their wellbeing and enhance resident safety by enabling staff to remotely monitor falls, breathing patterns and any underlying health issues using state-of-the-art technology.
Funded by the council’s adult care service, the initiative is being delivered in partnership with the NHS.
The pilot programme will be evaluated over the coming months, with the potential for expansion across other care facilities in the borough.