This series of articles began with a brief primer on the history of social alarms and telecare and was followed by an overview of the current care technology landscape in the UK. We went on to discuss how technology enabled care is changing due…
Black mould concerns affecting the health of tenants can be easily remedied using innovative, ambient monitoring technologies according to Glasgow-based digital health firm Archangel. The issue was highlighted in a recent article on July 23rd in Scottish Housing News entitled ‘Social housing…
As TEC services move away from focussing solely on detecting and responding to alarms and become more data-led, the role of monitoring, and the coordination of interventions, will need to change. This will have an impact on the role of…
Using public transport is an activity that many of us take for granted but it can be a real challenge fraught with anxiety for young people with additional support needs (ASN). That was the case for pupils at Sanderson High…
This is the 3rd article in a series that examines the impact of technology on the care and support sector. Introduction Technology enabled care services are currently going through a significant period of change due to the digital switchover of…
A report published in June 2024 by the Homecare Association (HA) entitled “Expecting the unexpected: Homecare providers’ views of hospital discharge” lays bare the dire state of the hospital discharge process. Endless politicians claim to ‘fix’ the NHS, social care and housing but this…
The recently announced collaboration of Archangel and Care Messenger represents the ‘next generation of virtual ward’, offering peace of mind for individuals, carers and families and significantly eases the pressure on hard pressed health and social care services. Care Messenger’s…
Introduction The UK is in the process of switching to an all-digital (IP-based) telephone network, with significant operational and strategic implications for telecare alarm services. This switch-over presents an opportunity for the sector to be reimagined through digital transformation and…
Ambient Assisted Living platform (AAL) Archangel® has recently launched an international partnership with Care Messenger. The link, announced at this year’s Care Show London (April 24-25, Excel London), will involve Care Messenger’s video and messaging services becoming fully integrated with the AAL platform to deliver…
Glasgow-based technology firm Archangel® has linked up with global innovator Semtech to deliver an ingenious ambient sensing solution to address significant challenges facing health, care and housing providers and support the growing demand for more independent living and healthier homes!…