TAPPI Cast – 13 October 2023

Welcome to TAPPI Cast, our weekly update on the 'Technology for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation' (TAPPI) project which aims to improve the way technology is used in housing and care for older people. Includes updates from our 6 Testbeds, Resources and Events of interest.

Did you know that next week is #GetOnlineWeek? TAPPI Phase 1 highlighted that while COVID-19 helped embed the use of technology into the lives of many, it also exacerbated the digital divide. At the same time, it provided us with an opportunity to strive for greater ‘digital integration’ across housing, health and care, putting the real needs of older adults and disabled people at the heart. That's why, next week, we'll celebrate #GetOnlineWeek (opens new window) as an opportunity to draw attention to these issues. 

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Updates from our Testbeds:

Housing provider and tenants work together to adapt and develop helpful tech

Featured in AT Today (opens new window) and Scottish Housing News (opens new window), Alice Bayne and Peter Paton, tenants at Bield’s West Port development in Linlithgow, have taken on the role of ‘Champions’ for its Technology for our Ageing Population: Panel for Innovation (TAPPI) project, which aims to enable tenants to live at home independently for as long as possible.

Since late September, we started rolling out the TSA TEC training that was developed as part of consultation with the TAPPI testbeds to around 1000 adult social care staff, with over 400 staff completing the training to date.

The training modules are a light introduction to Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and support TAPPI testbeds to grow their knowledge and understanding of TEC.

Quote from experienced OT:

“I have enjoyed the videos and case studies, I love the virtual house, it was great to see what devices are out there and where they can be used in the home.”

Publications of interest:

The Care Technologist Test of Change 2022-2023 (opens new window)

The Care Technologist Test of Change (ToC) ran for twelve months, between July 2022 and July 2023 and provided person-led digital evaluation and support with service users accessing care and support from Baillieston Community Care, HRM Homecare Services, SRS (Specialist Resource Solutions) Care, and care homes nationwide.

Funded by TEC (Technology Enabled Care) Scotland and the roles hosted by Scottish Care, Care Technologist has now published the summary of findings.

Forthcoming events of interest:

Click here (opens new window) for a list of all forthcoming TAPPI related events, including:

• Learnings from TAPPI – understanding the opportunities for enabling technology to support tenants, residents and the workforce within housing services  (opens new window) on 17/10/23 from 10:00
  In this session we will hear from Nathan Downing, Director of Membership & Consultancy at TSA (Technology-Enabled Care Services Association) and Vikki Hiscocks, Head of Research & Development at Pobl (one of the testbed sites) about their experience within TAPPI and how learning is shaping future services.

• HACT and NHC: Health and housing conference 2023 (opens new window) on 17/10/23 from 09:30 - 16:30
  Session 6: Early intervention and prevention in general needs housing will discuss the opportunities for a more proactive support model, utilising enabling technology and services in the community; we will hear from the approach being taken in Sheffield and a test of change programme, as well as learning from the TAPPI programme with Alyson Scurfield, Chief Executive, TSA & Nathan Downing, Director of Membership Services, TSA. 

• Tunstall Roadshows | Navigating the digital journey (opens new window) from 20/09/23 to 21/11/23
  Tunstall is taking to the road, connecting with their customers and pairing up with partners to bring you all the latest on IP! Join their interactive workshop sessions for all the latest news on the digital transition, with top tips for planning and delivering your strategy, practical best practice examples, and actionable insights to help you make the most of the new communication era.
   
• The Future of Technology in Health & Social Care: Creating Partnerships & Changing Lives (opens new window) - 08/11/23 9:00 - 15:30
  TSA invites you to attend this free one-day event taking place at the iconic Kia Oval, Surrey County Cricket Club in Kennington, London. The day will commence with an opening by TSAs Chief Executive Alyson Scurfield. Her words will set the stage for a series of engaging talks, including a heartwarming and insightful session by Debra Edwards, a Tenant Champion from the London Borough of Haringey. This will provide attendees with an invaluable perspective from a person with lived experience, and the impact of technological advancements on real lives.
• ITEC Conference 2024 (opens new window) (Delegate Tickets Now Available To Book) - 18/03/24 - 19/03/24 
  TSA are excited to announce the return of the International Technology Enabled Care Conference, taking place on the 18-19 March 2024 at the ICC in Birmingham. Set against the backdrop of our overarching themes for the conference: Enabling Personalised Outcomes, Harnessing the Power of Data, and Transforming Knowledge into Action, this promises to be an exceptional gathering for forward-thinkers in our industry.