Newcastle upon Tyne City Council, GB supports independent living with digital fall prevention pilots

Newcastle upon Tyne City Council, GB Digital Fall Prevention

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This initiative with Urban Foresight sought tech-based solutions for falls by Reablement Service clients. An initial study identified three opportunities for digital services: food intake management, home navigation, and strength exercises. Pilot participants used council-equipped smart lights for improved navigation and smart speakers for timed reminders about food and medicine. Newcastle's Adult Social Care team held ongoing conversations about exercise with clients during video calls.

IoT Healthcare Health & Human Services Senior Services Smart City Pilot / POC

Newcastle upon Tyne City Council, GB

Metropolitan council in England

United Kingdom

Links

The MJ Awards 2022 - Finalists 2022

Newsworthy

Council’s vaccination efforts and falls prevention work nominated for awards | Newcastle City Council

The website of Newcastle City Council

Digital prescribing for falls prevention in reablement services | NCLEUS

NCC’s Reablement service supports adults who have experienced a life change to improve their ability or confidence to live independently in their own home.

Project Succeeded

Newcastle was a finalist in the Best Council Services Team category at The MJ Awards 2022.

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