Come and visit our first pop-up library at Severn Fields, Shrewsbury 19th July 11.00am-3.00pm. Join the library, borrow and return books, get help finding information and evidence, set up an Athens account, find out what the library can do for you and your team.
GP practices in Staffordshire have launched an innovative V-Doc programme whereby GPs can link up with care homes via Skype.
Using Ipads attached to a trolley and some self monitoring equipment, GPs are operating morning ‘virtual ward rounds’ as part of a preventative programme to explore whether unplanned admissions can be reduced by the offer of regular virtual contact with doctors.
More roadshows are to be held in Telford and Wrekin highlighting how technology and devices can help people to continue to live independently in their own home.
This type of support, known as Assistive Technology, is becoming increasingly important as Telford & Wrekin Council’s social care budget comes under increasing pressure due to cuts in Government grant.
People approaching older age are often unaware how assistive technology could help them remain independent and in their own home later in life.
The roadshows follow a successful initiative late last year called AT Home which saw hundreds of people seek more information from the Council.
Two £25 vouchers are up for grabs in the library’s ‘Making the Most of Information’ survey.
To take part, just visit http://goo.gl/AdN4ok by Friday 19th February.
A new campaign called AT Home begins next week to encourage people to think about how new technology and devices can help people to continue to live independently in their own home.
This type of support, known as Assistive Technology, is becoming increasingly important as councils like Telford & Wrekin’s social care budget comes under increasing pressure due to cuts in Government grant.
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