Taking Care, part of AXA Health

Loneliness and Social Care: Time to Embrace the Art of the Possible The devastating impact of social isolation on health is well-documented, but new research from University of Cambridge and Fudan University in China reveals just how profound these effects are. Prolonged isolation alters blood proteins, increasing the risk of heart disease, strokes, and type 2 diabetes. Yet social isolation is just one symptom of a much larger crisis—the UK’s fragmented and underfunded social care system. Overstretched resources, siloed services, and a lack of integration between housing, technology, and health are compounding the challenges of an ageing population. The recently announced commission led by Baroness Casey aims to tackle these systemic failures and build a long-overdue consensus for reform. However, as Lord Darzi’s review starkly highlighted, the challenge extends beyond social care: 13% of hospital beds are currently occupied by patients who could be discharged if robust community care were in place. Notwithstanding the fiscal and political obstacles, health and social care remain siloed, disconnected from the complex realities of people’s lives. Effective reform requires an integrated approach that bridges housing, technology—particularly AI—and reimagined health and community care models. Hesitation to embrace innovative solutions has perpetuated stagnation, but delaying action is no longer an option. As Martin Green, Chief Executive of Care England, aptly stated: “The people in care today cannot afford to wait any longer; their lives depend on action now.” Through years of collaboration across disciplines and sectors, the Agile Ageing Alliance (AAA) has tackled these challenges with standards and solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and grounded in evidence. Built on a foundation of shared expertise and consensus, our approach unites public and private sector partners to co-create people-centred neighbourhoods that empower individuals of all ages and abilities, fostering thriving communities. Get Involved: On 14 May 2025, in partnership with NatWest and Taking Care, part of AXA Health, the 10th AAA Leaders Forum will bring together policymakers, technologists, and community leaders to turn ideas into action. Participation is by invitation only. If you’re ready to help drive meaningful change, register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/e95vydK7. Wes Streeting Nick H 💙Steve Gates Washington Yotto Ochieng, Julienne Elizabeth Meyer Nico L.U. Van Meeteren Martin Green James Tugendhat Lucy Campbell Vic Rayner Poppy Koronka Kate Terroni Oonagh Smyth Avnish Goyal George Appleton Camille Leavold Todd Trudie Fell Neil Eastwood Martin Jones Karolina Gerlich Mark Venning Peter Skinner Eleanor Angwin Nick Goodall James Bethell Mark Davies Penny Dash Sophie de Schwarzburg-Gunther Hatim Abdulhussein Neil Bellamy Kirsten van Spronsen William van Niekerk

A big shoutout to our Emergency Resolution Team for their incredible work in 2024. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year they ensure every alarm call is answered. On Christmas Day 2023 alone, they handled an incredible 2,000 alarm calls. This year, their unwavering commitment has seen them answer over 1.48 million calls and resolve 58,656 emergencies, providing vital support to older and vulnerable individuals and their loved ones. Their dedication is at the heart of what we do, ensuring our personal alarms deliver true peace of mind. Thank you to our team for making such a difference. https://lnkd.in/edQkyNgV #teamwork #emergencies #eldercare #personalalarms

🎄 Season’s Greetings and a heartfelt Thank You! 🙏 💜 As we approach the festive season, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to all our incredible partners. From our local authority and housing association clients to everyone who has collaborated with us this year. 👍 Together, we’ve worked tirelessly to support vulnerable people, ensuring they feel safe, connected, and cared for when it matters most. 🌟 To all of you, your dedication and #partnership have made a real difference in the lives of so many, and we’re truly proud to stand alongside you in this important work. 🎅 Wishing you a joyful #Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Here’s to continuing our shared mission in 2025. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. #HappyChristmas #Collaboration #telecare Age UK Age NI Age Co TSA – The voice of technology enabled care UKTelehealthcare Northern Housing Consortium

Looking super festive 👌

Thank you to everyone who visited our stand yesterday, we enjoyed meeting you all. Looking forward to carrying on the conversations over the coming weeks 🙌

Engaging with the Community at #AgeUK Plymouth ✨ Last week, we had the opportunity of visiting Age UK Plymouth during their Community Cuppa get-together for older adults. Our goal? To gather real, meaningful feedback for our out-and-about Taking Care Anywhere personal alarm through a hands-on focus group. We wanted to understand what it’s like to unbox and set up the device, and the insights we gained were quite useful. Hearing directly from older adults about their experiences and ideas will help us refine the product and its materials to make it even more user-friendly. 💬 A highlight of the visit? We had a chance to speak with existing Taking Care, part of AXA Health customers (a happy coincidence!), gaining honest feedback about how the alarm fits into their lives. It was also a pleasure to build connections with the team at Age UK Plymouth.  #communityengagement #customerfeedback #focusgroupresearch

All set for Northern Housing Consortium , #northernhousingsummit24, at the Met Hotel Leeds. Looking forward to a full house tomorrow. Come and visit Taking Care, part of AXA Health on stand 15. See you there!

Come and find us at the NHC #NorthernHousingSummit24 on 26th November 2024 at The Met Hotel, Leeds. 🖐 We're really looking forward to being there. We'll be in the exhibition area, ready to answer your questions around analogue to digital schemes, proactive prevention, and 24 hour telecare monitoring. Join us at the largest gathering of Northern social housing leaders, the 2024 Northern Housing Summit in Leeds, which promises some thought-provoking discussion on the future of the sector in the North. 👉 The event has a great line of of speakers - you can read the full programme here - https://lnkd.in/dEN4j5_R Northern Housing Consortium

Ready for the start! TSA – The voice of technology enabled care

Really pleased to join Steve Gates and the team from Taking Care, part of AXA Health at techUK yesterday to discuss the digital landline switchover. Thank you James and The Hyde Group for sharing a fantastic case study, and Sarah Shepherd a great event. It's great to see the industry coming together, not only protect consumers, but also maximise the benefits of better connectivity, and more data that the digital switchover brings.