Dorset Care Homes Encouraged to Participate in Innovative AI Project for Enhanced Elderly Care

Dorset Care Homes Invited to Apply for AI Project

Source: Dorset View

Introduction of Acoustic Monitoring Technology

• Both Dorset Council and Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council are seeking participation from 9 to 22 care homes to implement AI technology designed to enhance resident safety and wellbeing.
• The initiative focuses on the use of sound and motion-based monitoring systems.

Funding and Implementation

• The project is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care’s Digitising Social Care Programme, offering up to £10,000 per care home for system integration.
• Acoustic monitoring involves placing audio and motion sensors in residents’ rooms to detect signs of distress or need.

Technology Benefits

• The system can identify sounds like choking, requests for help, or sleep disturbances.
• This real-time notification allows staff to respond without intrusive checks, thereby providing personalized care while reducing disruption for residents.

Commitment to Modern Care Solutions

• Cllr Steve Robinson (Dorset Council) emphasized the potential for staff to attend to immediate needs effectively.
• Cllr David Brown (BCP Council) highlighted the dedication to utilizing modern technology to enhance care experience for residents and their families.

Participation and Contact

• Care home providers interested in joining the initiative should contact Partners in Care.
• This project aligns with the Government’s efforts to modernize the social care sector.