Technology Enabled Care Advisors

Katie Harrison, Specialist OT, East Lothian HSCP, talking about the benefits of working with technology to improve support outcomes and the benefits of having a physical location where people can see, touch and feel technology before deciding if they would benefit from it.

Frances Loughrey, Scottish Care, talking about the trial of a new type of role in the care sector and its potential to draw in a more diverse workforce and new models of care using technology to enhance support and as a central part of assessment.

Janine Bain, East Ayrshire Smart Supports Team, talking about the benefits gained from appropriate use of technology and the importance of embedding it with colleagues and supporting them to upskill.

The Smart Supports Team sits within the Thinking Differently Team at East Ayrshire HSCP. They support individuals and their colleagues to understand and use technology solutions where the standard or enhanced telecare offer may not be suitable.

Kathy Wiles, Digital Dementia Advisor, Alzheimer Scotland, talking about the impacts that technology can have when considered as part of the support for people with a diagnosis of dementia.

This document provides an overview of the role of the Digital Dementia Advisor (DDA) in Alzheimer Scotland,

The role is to support people living with dementia at home to retain their independence and quality of life using a range of technology, and working closely with other teams, including the telecare service.

This overview describes the role of a Technology (Tech) Advisor.

This role is to provide support and guidance for assessment staff to ensure that consideration of technology enabled care and support is embedded in assessment, care management and review practice.