Oxfordshire County Council, GB smart pill box trial increases independence after hospital visits

Cutting edge technology helping older people leave hospital on time

Older patients in Oxfordshire are being supported to leave hospital and recover at home by using cutting edge technology and specialist wraparound support, empowering them to confidently take their medicines independently.Oxfordshire County Council’s dedicated Innovation Hub (iHUB) is working with the council’s adult social care team, as wel...

Council rolls out smart pill boxes to get patients home sooner - Cities Today

A ‘smart’ box that reminds people to take their medication on time and a mobile device with a fall sensor are among the technologies UK councils are using to help people leave hospital to recover at home faster and alleviate pressure on the NHS.