A ROBOT which helps individuals take the correct medication will be among the latest innovations on show as health and care staff open up Inverclyde’s home technology demonstration room to the public.
Inverclyde is one of only two areas in Scotland taking part in a pilot project to use the automated medication dispensing robot Evondos ANNA. Ten ANNA robots are currently being used to support people in the community in Inverclyde with positive feedback.
Other devices which help people live independently in their own homes for longer include fall detectors, medication reminder systems, wearable health and wellbeing trackers, thermostatic safety taps, smart door locks, bed occupancy sensors, and motion sensor lightbulbs.
Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership’s technology enabled care service is opening up its bespoke flat — TECPAD — for 30-minute appointments with members of the public from Monday (16 November).
The demonstration room also has a new consumer technology area where people can see and get advice on easily available, affordable technologies like smart speakers, video doorbells, GPS trackers and communication devices which can be purchased independently.
Councillor Francesca Brennan said: “This is a fantastic resource and I’m delighted it’s being opened up to the public.
“The flat was developed two years ago with staff and third-party organisations able to visit. Now, members of the public will be able to visit and see the technology which can help them or their loved ones.
“These technologies can reduce hospital admissions and ease the demand on care services as they support people living at home with more independence and managing their own care. This is about complementing care, not replacing it.
“I know some people can be intimidated by new technology so this is an easy and accessible way to see it in action, understand how it works and how it can help.”
The TECPAD will be open between 10am and 3.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. To make an appointment, fill out the online form or call 01475 715949.
