East Renfrewshire Council, GB
Unitary Authority in Scotland
United Kingdom
East Renfrewshire Council, GB collaborates with Enovation on a digital community alarm upgrade
The council's Telecare system previously supported analog line use for one-button alerts in cases of emergencies. Enovation migrated all Telecare users over from the SafetyNet dispatch system to a digital community alarm system. This migration connected households with broadband or digital phone lines to a cloud-based platform accessed by the response team. East Renfrewshire ensured accessibility for all users by supplying SIM cards to households with analog phone lines.
East Renfrewshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
East Renfrewshire Council, GB improves Care at Home Service efficiency with Totalmobile partnership
East Renfrewshire will integrate Carelink software into its social care team by December 2022. Carelink allows field staff to update notes and create personalized plans from mobile devices for Care at Home's 600 clients. Council leaders access real-time data about staff deployments and patient needs from a centralized platform. Totalmobile's platform supports efficient scheduling for 7,500 weekly visits, thus freeing personnel time for patient care.
East Renfrewshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
East Renfrewshire Council, GB pilots smart gritting system for improved road safety during winter
Road sensors designed by CENSIS at the University of Glasgow were installed on the outlying streets of Barrhead. Each sensor feeds surface temperature data to the council's central dashboard. This real-time information combined with weather forecasts allows council staffers to preemptively treat roads. East Renfrewshire and CENSIS are developing a predictive gritting system that could be implemented throughout Scotland following a successful pilot.
East Renfrewshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
East Renfrewshire Council, GB produces financial harm toolkit to reduce susceptibility to scams
The council's Trading Standards team developed the 31-page online guide based on common complaints from residents. Local residents learn how to protect themselves from phone, online, and in-person scams. The guide provided a multi-point checklist that gauges the likelihood of a scam. Council staffers included case studies of residents targeted for scams that bring tips to life. The Financial Harm Toolkit also highlights council resources like the Trusted Trader program.
East Renfrewshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
East Renfrewshire Council, GB Spaces for People plan adjusts public spaces for social distancing
This initiative adapts sidewalks, cycling trails, and streets to meet physical distancing recommendations. Council officials received 5,000 resident comments about high-traffic areas on its Commonplace platform. An interactive map allowed local commuters to mark trouble spots and provide suggestions. Public comments and votes guided temporary roadblocks, signage, and other interventions that encourage active travel.
East Renfrewshire Council, GB
United Kingdom