TAPPI Cast - 8 March
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.
A big thank you to all those who participated in this year's Housing LIN Summit! We were delighted to be joined by over 600 attendees, 58 inspiring guest speakers, and supported by 13 incredible Headline and Associate Sponsors/Partners.
You can now watch all the recordings, including for the session kindly supported by Tunstall Healthcare on 'Navigating the Digital Switchover: Switching TAPPI on', on the event's microsite.
Updates from our Testbeds:
Bield are working with ARC solution providers this week to explore integrating IOT Solution Group’s DORIS (Data-Orientated Responsive Intervention System) devices, testing the art of the possible with tech in housing.
Publications of interest:
Digital Switchover Business Case
The Local Government Association (LGA) has created an online document to support councils to develop their business case for the migration of telecare services from analogue to digital. It encourages them and their partners to think about risks, benefits and costs that can occur during the shift from analogue to digital telephone lines by the end of 2025.
It’s time to address data challenges in social housing (opens new window)
According to a new report, data could hold the key to delivering a better customer experience and higher-quality services. Find out why is data so important and what can be done to overcome data challenges.
Forthcoming events of interest:
ITEC Conference 2024 (opens new window)
We are delighted to announce that the Housing LIN has secured up to 50 FREE one or two day passes at the TSA’s International Technology Enabled Care Conference, taking place on the 18 – 19 March 2024, at the ICC in Birmingham.
To claim your free day pass, please register for the ITEC Conference via https://itecconf.org.uk/registration/ and when prompted enter the following booking code ITEC2024/HLIN.
Passes are subject to availability.