Engage: Getting innovation into care services
So, technology and innovation in the adult social care market. Is it a contradiction in terms? I’ve certainly been struggling to find and commission innovative technology for our new build
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Report: Accessing technology in Scotland’s health and social services
The SSSC, in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES), NHS24, and the Scottish Centre for Telehealth and Telecare (SCTT), recently commissioned research into the extent the health and social care workforce
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Webwatch – NHS Mental Health Apps Library
NHS England has launched a new initiative to help treat depression and anxiety and improve access to psychological therapies by unveiling the first ever directory of NHS-endorsed digital mental health
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New teen App aims to provide better mental health support
A new app and educational programme designed to help young people manage mental health problems is being launched today at an event at St Stephens High School in Port Glasgow.
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Lancashire to trial hi-tech child protection measures
Lancashire County Council are set to trial new hi-tech child protection measure which may help to professional respond more quickly cases. Under the new measures, information about at-risk youngsters will
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SSSC use gaming technology to simulate real-life care scenarios
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the University of West of Scotland (USW) have launched two new learning games at The European Conference on the Application of Enabling Technologies,
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Council to introduce new monitoring system for home care visits
A new electronic recording system for home care workers providing services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council is being introduced to help improve standards of care. Care workers will need
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Major roll out of telecare in Scotland
A £10 million fund to increase the number of people receiving diagnosis and treatment at home will support the roll-out of new technology across Scotland’s NHS. In a speech at
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Webwatch – TodaysMeet | Online discussion tool
Face-to-face meetings can be hard on resources. Often there’s just not the time or the money to bring people together. This is especially true for those working in rural areas
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Research explores digital capabilities in social care workforce
Within our daily lives, the use and availability of digital technologies is ever growing and in the delivery of social care, it is important to ensure the workforce is appropriately
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