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Smart socks - helping revolutionise patient care

Putting our best foot forward – Smarter socks that could revolutionise patient care

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Our Dorset, the Dorset Integrated Care System, has signed up to trial an innovative new product – the Milbotix SmartSocks – which can help sense when people with dementia or autism are in distress. The socks, which track heart rate, sweat, temperature and motion, aim to enable those caring for people to intervene before issues… Read more Putting our best foot forward – Smarter socks that could revolutionise patient care

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Electronic records taking off in care homes and social care settings

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Six out of ten care homes and domiciliary care agencies in the Dorset Council area now have electronic records in place as part of an initiative, launched late last year, to digitise their services. This nationwide initiative aims to help Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Adult social care providers, replace paper-based care planning systems, with… Read more Electronic records taking off in care homes and social care settings

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Relatives are asked for understanding on visiting restrictions amidst rising pressures on care homes and supported living

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Dorset Council, BCP Council and health partners are reminding relatives of people in care homes and supported living to contact providers directly before visiting, amidst rising cases of COVID-19 in the local community.

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