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Technology is the way forward for NI health and social care in Northern Ireland
Technology key to ‘new model’ of NI health and social care
Northern Ireland to introduce e-patient records and expand telehealth and telecare as part of its shake up of health and social care
A review of Northern Ireland’s health and social care services has identified technology as a key to creating the “new model” for services that will improve patient outcomes and drive up quality of care.
Gym memberships, laptops or short holidays make a real difference
Why we need to care for the carers
Looking after those who care for friends and relatives costs less than what we’d have to spend if they couldn’t do it, writes Sue Yeandle
A short holiday can make a huge difference to a carer, and doesn’t have to cost much.ome 6.4 million people in the UK care for sick, disabled or frail friends and relatives – and they’re often punished for doing so. Many of them pay a “triple penalty”: damage to their health; a poorer financial situation; and restrictions in everyday life. The intrinsic unfairness of this situation is made all the more remarkable by the fact their work and effort saves the public purse £119bn a year – more than the whole budget of the NHS. But in the current climate of public sector cuts, how can we make their lives better without costing the earth, and support those who wish to care without giving up paid work?
We can’t imagine a life without a computer says Clive 71
Computers are the best thing since sliced bread – Clive, 71
“You remember Open All Hours and Porridge? Well…”, says Maureen, 69, “did you know you can watch whole episodes online? Look, see, here’s how you do it.”
