service user and carer engagement patricia clark carers scotland
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Technology as a solution ‘Weight off My Mind’ research Explores the impact of telecare and telehealth Mobile solutionsTRANSCRIPT
Service User and Carer Engagement
Patricia ClarkCarers Scotland
Carers in Scotland
• 660,000 carers – 1 in 8
• Carers save Scotland £10 billion each year
• Impacts of caring – health, social, financial
Technology as a solution‘Weight off My Mind’ research
• Explores the impact of telecare and telehealth
• Mobile solutions
Falls and TelehealthcareBenefits:• Preventative• Enables fast response to falls• Reduces the risk of falling • Offers reassurance
Examples of falls equipment:• Sensors• Fall detectors ; pendant alarm triggers • Pull cord alarm
Other Benefits ‘Weight off My Mind’ research
• Increases wellbeing• Less stress• Improves relationships • Increases confidence• Employment/leisure activities• Better supported
DOES NOT replace people
Quotes
60% felt their quality of life had improved
• “I’m less worried about him falling”
• “Peace of mind, less stress.” 70% of people who
used telecare felt more independent
93% felt safer at home
74% of carers reported reduced stress
“it has let me stay in my own home”
Group Exercise:
Your Experiences
Group Exercise:
Challenging Barriers
• Better awareness• Equitable and consistent charges • Technology “daunting”
More information
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