Care City

As we age, managing multiple medications can feel difficult. We’re inviting local residents to a free, friendly workshop focused on improving conversations around medicines and regularly reviewing what’s best for each individual. If you know of anyone living in North East London, aged over 65 and prescribed medicines or people who care for someone that does, please share this opportunity. See poster for further details.

“This groundbreaking initiative allows us to explore how cutting-edge technology can reshape adult social care. We look forward to delivering insights that will guide its adoption and scale-up, empowering citizens and care teams alike.” James Sinclair comments on our involvement as an evaluation partner for this project led by WM5G, in collaboration with Coventry City Council, Birmingham City Council and City of Wolverhampton Council to support over 1,000 citizens with advanced technology in their homes, including specialist care technologies and voice-activated devices. Rethink Partners has commissioned us to lead the evaluation of this programme, delivering impact, process and economic evaluations across the participating cities and support robust business case development with our partners 4OC for them to develop evidence-based blueprints for future adoption. By examining factors like staff confidence and training and uptake rates, our evaluation will offer crucial insights into scaling TEC solutions and promoting efficient, independent living models for adult social care. https://lnkd.in/gYaiEWs2

At Care City, we’ve seen firsthand the power of community-driven solutions to address fuel poverty. Supported by Cadent Foundation, our initiative brought together local partners and residents to co-design impactful solutions tailored to their needs. Key outcomes include: - Practical Support: Distribution of fuel vouchers, slow cookers, and blankets. - Building Connections: Hosting Winter Support Community events to encourage social ties and share resources. - Empowering Residents: Improved access to services like grants, mental health support and energy-saving advice. Through collaboration, we’ve supported vulnerable households in staying warm, reducing bills and improving their health and resilience. Discover more about how we’re making a difference and read the full report here https://lnkd.in/epD_Nb4q #FuelPoverty #CommunityResilience #SocialImpact #InnovationInCare

This year, we have been privileged to work alongside incredible partners and community members to drive meaningful change across health, care and community services. Together, we’ve delivered projects that strengthen connections, promote independence and tackle pressing challenges. Key highlights from 2024: 💡 Home Healthcare Innovation: Partnered with authorities and providers in North East London and Devon to train care workers in using remote monitoring technology, enabling faster intervention and better outcomes. https://lnkd.in/e-8fWTR9 🌟 Empowering Through Technology: Collaborated with London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and London Borough of Redbridge to integrate care tech that reduces falls and enhances independence. https://lnkd.in/eHitRGjX 🧑⚕️ Supporting Allied Health Professionals: Mapped AHP roles and supported development of a cross-sector work experience programme, inspiring future healthcare leaders. https://lnkd.in/eyZFgxDH 🏘️ Reducing Health Inequalities: Evaluated the Community Chest programme for Transformation Partners in Health and Care to co-create impactful, localised funding initiatives. https://lnkd.in/e_TFxSfV 💬 Community-Led Innovations: Co-designed solutions addressing loneliness and fostering connections. https://lnkd.in/errwtxM5 🌐 Dementia-Friendly Spaces: Promoted accessibility and inclusion through our work with the Dorothy App. https://lnkd.in/emxaYxgc 🔥 Tackling Fuel Poverty: Delivered resources and support through Cadent Foundation funded initiatives, improving resilience for vulnerable households. https://lnkd.in/eDxuafec 🏅 Power House Games: Hosted inclusive sports events with Power2Inspire, celebrating teamwork and breaking barriers. https://lnkd.in/ePDahyCk Thank you to our partners, including local authorities, community organisations & technology innovators for your collaboration & trust in our shared mission. To the residents & community members who have shared their stories, insights & experiences—you are at the heart of everything we do & your voices continue to guide our work. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to deepen our impact and grow our collaborations. https://lnkd.in/gKuN6-Ri Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year! #InnovationInCare #CommunityResilience #Collaboration #SocialImpact

Great to see this collaborative scoping review on health visiting for children under five, now published in Primary Health Care Research & Development. https://lnkd.in/gHHbK7Ag This review explores key priorities for improving services, with insights from parents and professionals, highlighting how health visiting supports families, the challenges faced, and what’s needed to better understand its impact. At Care City, we were proud to undertake consultations with parents, ensuring their voices and lived experiences helped shape the study’s priorities. The review explores how policymakers, funders and research teams can better mobilise to build the evidence base for early years services—critical for supporting families and young children. A big thank you to all stakeholders, researchers and parents involved in this important work. Jenny Woodman, Julie Atkins, Francesca Cavallaro, Katie Harron, Rebecca Cassidy, Eirini-Christina Saloniki, Sally Kendall, Amanda Clery, Helen Bedford, Louise Mc Grath-Lone, UCL, University of Kent #EarlyYears #HealthResearch #Collaboration #EvidenceBasedPolicy 

We’re thrilled to have been commissioned by Rethink Partners to act as the evaluation partner for this revolutionary new Technology-Enabled Care (TEC) project led by WM5G in collaboration with Coventry City Council, Birmingham City Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. Funded by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) under the 5G Innovation Region (5GIR), this project will bring advanced technologies—including sensor devices, specialist care technologies and voice-activated devices—into the homes of over 1,000 citizens. Our work will include impact, process and economic evaluations, providing actionable insights to scale these innovations and support independent living. By examining staff confidence, training and technology uptake, we aim to unlock the potential of TEC to: ✅ Improve quality of life and reduce hospital admissions. ✅ Transform the care workforce by equipping teams with tools for truly personalised care. ✅ Build a sustainable, efficient care model for the future. This work builds on our ongoing projects, including: 📍 Partnering with London Borough of Redbridge to implement assistive technology preventing falls among older adults. 📍 Evaluating care technologies in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to increase confidence and safety for residents at home. https://lnkd.in/gYaiEWs2 #TEC #SocialCareInnovation #5GInnovation #TechnologyForGood James Sinclair, 4OC, Clare Morris, Clare Martin

We’re thrilled to have been commissioned by Rethink Partners to act as the evaluation partner for this revolutionary new Technology-Enabled Care (TEC) project led by WM5G in collaboration with Coventry City Council, Birmingham City Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. Funded by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) under the 5G Innovation Region (5GIR), this project will bring advanced technologies—including sensor devices, specialist care technologies and voice-activated devices—into the homes of over 1,000 citizens. Our work will include impact, process and economic evaluations, providing actionable insights to scale these innovations and support independent living. By examining staff confidence, training and technology uptake, we aim to unlock the potential of TEC to: ✅ Improve quality of life and reduce hospital admissions. ✅ Transform the care workforce by equipping teams with tools for truly personalised care. ✅ Build a sustainable, efficient care model for the future. This work builds on our ongoing projects, including: 📍 Partnering with London Borough of Redbridge to implement assistive technology preventing falls among older adults. 📍 Evaluating care technologies in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to increase confidence and safety for residents at home. https://lnkd.in/gYaiEWs2 #TEC #SocialCareInnovation #5GInnovation #TechnologyForGood James Sinclair, 4OC, Clare Morris, Clare Martin

At Care City, we're passionate about embracing innovation that empowers individuals and transforms the care sector. That's why it's been great for Matthew Skinner to spend time with Carly Rochester and the ME Passport team this week & share his thoughts on this incredible digital solution designed to put individuals at the heart of their care. By allowing people to record and share vital information about their preferences, needs and aspirations, ME Passport helps build truly person-centered care plans. We believe ME Passport aligns perfectly with our mission to create healthier, more connected communities. It’s a step forward in enabling tailored care that values every person’s unique story and strengths, all while supporting care professionals to do their best work. Kudos to the ME Passport team for driving such meaningful innovation in the care sector. We can’t wait to see how this helps build a more person-centered approach to care delivery. #SocialCareInnovation #PersonCentredCare #CareSectorTransformation

We’re excited to be collaborating with Rainmaking to help build the Thames Freeport Adult Social Care Accelerator—a bold initiative to transform care through innovative technology. The partnership aims to drive trade, innovation and economic growth, while supporting the local communities of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Thurrock Council and London Borough of Havering. Our key focus is adult social care, with the goal of helping people live healthier, more independent lives while alleviating pressures on care services. Earlier this year, we worked with local councils and care providers to identify the biggest challenges in adult social care. Together, we agreed on three priority areas: Prediction: Identifying individuals at risk of decline early. Prevention: Empowering people to take control of their health before issues arise. Supporting Independence: Enabling individuals to stay mobile and manage daily tasks. We’re now entering the next phase—finding global tech solutions that address these priorities and identifying care providers willing to test these innovations. Testing is set to launch in early 2025 and we’re seeking partners to provide test sites and insights to ensure these technologies truly meet the needs of the people they serve. If your organisation is interested in sharing insights into the challenges you face in adult social care and exploring opportunities to test innovative care technologies in your services...please get in touch! Let’s work together to create a healthier, more independent future for those who rely on care services. #SocialCareInnovation #ThamesFreeport #TechForGood #AdultSocialCare Michael Roberts, Kiran Dhillon

“It was a truly delightful event and fantastic to see so many mixed-ability groups coming together and enjoying themselves. A standout moment was seeing Vedika Lall from Care City return to facilitate this event, after attending a previous PowerHouseGames at Goodenough College. It’s a wonderful example of how inclusive sport inspires more inclusion, creating a ripple effect of positivity and participation.” John Willis from Power2Inspire, commenting on our recent PowerHouseGames in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham earlier this month. The event brought together 60 participants from diverse backgrounds, ages and abilities. From adapted games like boccia and sitting netball to the heartwarming pride of a young participant winning her first medal, it was a true celebration of community and connection. If you're inspired to host your own PowerHouseGames, here’s what we learned: 1️⃣ Plan Ahead: Give yourself ample time for logistics and promotion. 2️⃣ Partner Locally: Engage schools, councils and community groups to boost participation. 3️⃣ Build a Volunteer Squad: Managing a large group of young participants needs teamwork! Read more in Rachel Fuller's blog https://lnkd.in/ePDahyCk #InclusionThroughSport #CommunityConnections #PowerHouseGames James Sinclair, Hannah Weir, Matthew Skinner