1. Service User and Carer Engagement Patricia Clark Carers Scotland

2. Carers in Scotland 660,000 carers – 1 in 8 Carers save Scotland £10 billion each year Impacts of caring – health, social, financial

3. Technology as a solution ‘Weight off My Mind’ research Explores the impact of telecare and telehealth Mobile solutions

4. Falls and Telehealthcare Benefits: Preventative Enables fast response to falls Reduces the risk of falling Offers reassurance Examples of falls equipment: Sensors Fall detectors ; pendant alarm triggers Pull cord alarm

5. Other Benefits ‘ Weight off My Mind’ research Increases wellbeing Less stress Improves relationships Increases confidence Employment/leisure activities Better supported DOES NOT replace people

6. Quotes 60% felt their quality of life had improved “I’m less worried about him falling” “Peace of mind, less stress.” 70% of people who used telecare felt more independent 93% felt safer at home 74% of carers reported reduced stress “it has let me stay in my own home”

7. Falls Digital Case Study http://vimeo.com/65953225

8. Group Exercise: Your Experiences

9. Group Exercise: Challenging Barriers Better awareness Equitable and consistent charges Technology “daunting”

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