Technology – Page 21 – Care Appointments

Research explores digital capabilities in social care workforce

By Iain MacDonald18th August 2014Education & Training

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

Over 12,000 using Northern Ireland social care apps

By Iain MacDonald12th August 2014News Northern Ireland

More than 12,000 individuals are making use of four free mobile apps launched by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) earlier this year. The free mobile apps were created

Reports: Assistive technology: research and development (DH)

By Iain MacDonald30th July 2014Reports & Resources

Annual reports on the research in order to improve equipment for disabled and older people. These reports provide information about the wide range of government funded projects supporting the development,

Welsh Inspectorate launches YouTube channel

By Iain MacDonald29th July 2014News Wales

The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) have developed a new YouTube channel designed to keep everyone up-to-date on sector developments. The latest video outlines who the CSSIW are,

Inspectorate and Citizens Advice Scotland launch new e-tool

By Iain MacDonald28th July 2014News Scotland

The Care Inspectorate and Citizens Advice Scotland have teamed up to ensure more people know how to access help when things go wrong in care services. The two organisations have

Centre to test health innovations opens in Clydebank

By Iain MacDonald18th July 2014News Scotland

An innovation centre to test out new medical devices has been set up at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, in Clydebank. Individuals and organisations will be able to submit healthcare

New workforce tools launched for Social Care Week in Wales

By Iain MacDonald19th June 2014News Wales

The fourth day of Social Care Week aims to highlight good practice and continuous learning across the sector in Wales. Today will also see the launch of both an e-learning

Council equips social workers with iPads to boost productivity

By Iain MacDonald21st May 2014News England

Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) have bought 100 iPads as part of a pilot project aimed at boosting employee work capacity. A NCC employee working in adult social care, told the

New App to help protect children from sexual exploitation

By Iain MacDonald28th April 2014News England

Microsoft and children’s charity Barnado’s have pooled resources to create an app to protect children from sexual exploitation. The innovative app, called ‘Wud U?’, has been designed for education professionals