TAPPI Cast – 28 July 2023
Welcome to TAPPI Cast, our weekly update on the 'Technology for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation' (TAPPI) project which aims to improve the way technology is used in housing and care for older people. Includes updates from our 6 Testbeds, Resources and Events of interest.
Updates from our Testbeds:
This week Bield have approved the use of MiFi devices so that we can enlist tenants who don't have broadband in the trial - this has been a big barrier and we are grateful to Anthropos for working with us on this.
Residents from Llys Y Werin have been introduced to an easy-pour kettle. It's hoped that this will be a very useful tool, offering an element of safety as well as enhanced independence.
Publications of interest:
The July edition of TSA's Industry Magazine, TEC Voice is out. It includes the latest news and thought leadership in TEC, a recap of last month Housing 2023 conference in Manchester, 'TAPPI: Insights and learnings', and much more!
Survey - Share your experiences of digital exclusion
The use of digital technology across society and our public services has accelerated significantly in recent years, which has created barriers for older people who are not online trying to access services and information, as well as other kinds of amenities.
The Housing LIN is delighted to support this survey commissioned by The Older People's Commissioner for Wales seeking your experiences of digital exclusion. Please submit your response by Friday, 1st September 2023.
Blog - Preparing for digital transformation with SaaS
This new Housing LIN guest blog, by Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director at Tunstall Healthcare, shares insight into Software as a Service (SaaS) and a real world example of how service providers are already preparing for the transition.
In the context of the digital transition, Gavin explains what SaaS is, its specific benefits, and what this looks like in reality.
Blog - The power of co-production
Originally published by Care Management Matters magazine, this blog by Debra Edwards, TAPPI Co-production Champion shares her lived experience:
‘I want to spread the word so other organisations can effectively design and deliver care and housing services in partnership with the people they support.’
Debra is a fabulous advocate for designing and delivering care and housing services in partnership with the people they support. Find out more about her story here.
AI and digital regulations guidance released for health and social care (opens new window)
New online guidance by Digital Social Care has been launched to help developers and adopters of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology learn what regulations to follow and how to evaluate effectiveness.
A new website for a new digital age in adult social care (opens new window)
The digitising social care programme team in NHS England has worked in close partnership with the Digital Social Care consortium to procure a new platform for a brand new website. The new site will reflect the progress that has been made towards digital transformation since the original Digital Social Care site was built as well as the opportunities now available to the sector.