Everon applauds Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust’s technology trial
Everon Group, a provider of digital grouped living solutions, has praised the success of a trial by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, highlighting it as evidence of how intelligent, data-led technology can support the UK government’s commitment to a person-focused, prevention-led model of care.
A&E visits for a group of patients with complex health conditions dropped by almost 70 per cent following the NHS technology trial. This achievement, Everon Group says, clearly highlights why health, housing and adult social care providers should have confidence to invest in the latest data-powered prevention-led care.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust revealed how care services in east Kent had worked to identify people who most frequently used A&E departments or walk-in centres to see if they could be helped to manage their health at home.
The patients were monitored remotely with devices to record weight, blood pressure, temperature or blood oxygen levels, before data was sent to clinicians who decided if extra help was needed. The trial also saw a 70 per cent reduction in emergency hospital admission and a four per cent reduction in walk-in centre visits.
Peter Kerly, Vice President for Global Sales at Everon Group, said: “This latest NHS trial shows why it’s vital that technology is put at the heart of investment for the future of health and adult social care in this country. It is a no-brainer if we are to meet the challenge of soaring demand, rising costs and recruitment shortages.
“The government’s prescription for the changes required for the NHS must include technology enabled care as part of the solution, not least in embracing the full potential of AI and machine learning. The same will apply for long overdue reforms to adult social care.
“These innovations are already proving their worth in reducing costs, increasing capacity and boosting efficiencies across a social care and healthcare landscape that is struggling to keep up with the ever-growing demand on their services. It’s also boosting the confidence for people receiving care and their families.
“Earlier this year Nottinghamshire County Council released a progress report on its adult social care strategy. It found that 82 per cent of people felt more independent and 69 per cent felt technology enabled care (TEC) would make it less likely they would require residential care or be admitted to hospital. In addition, 89 per cent of carers said TEC had also reduced their anxiety and stress faced because of the pressures they face.”
“Everon Group and our strategic partners are part of a growing sector pioneering proactive technology in assistive care with the capability to quickly detect shifts in behaviour that may indicate emerging health concerns – and reduce the need for hospital admissions in the first place.
“These preventative approaches are key not only for fixing our health service and supporting staff doing their best to provide care, but also for improving the quality of life for those most in need. With technology enabled care the future is here with AI driving new software applications that will provide the rich data and analysis that will deliver care in a more person-centred way.
“Under the bonnet of Everon’s cloud-based, wireless portal is AI machine learning technology that is driving the charge towards a more prevention-led model of care – and making it easier for overstretched staff too.
“We are proud to be driving the charge to a better future for care in the UK, Finland and Sweden – with the power of technology, providing care teams with the data, trends and insights to not only improve standards of care but to transform service delivery.”
Everon recently announced the appointment of Mark Smith to lead the company’s UK sales and partnerships team at a time of significant change and opportunity for digital healthcare.
