Care City

As we age, managing multiple medications can feel difficult. We’re inviting local residents to a free, friendly workshop focused on improving conversations around medicines and regularly reviewing what’s best for each individual. If you know of anyone living in North East London, aged over 65 and prescribed medicines or people who care for someone that does, please share this opportunity. See poster for further details.

Thinking About Hosting an LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School Intern? Here’s Why You Should... It's been an incredibly rewarding experience hosting two fantastic LIS students, Sarah Trott and Alex Doyle over the past couple of years. These talented individuals bring fresh perspectives, creative problem-solving, energy and enthusiasm to a team. Even in a short time, they offered new ideas, insightful suggestions, and innovative approaches to the projects and challenges we work on. Their curiosity and willingness to question have helped us think differently and refine our work. If you’re considering hosting an LIS intern, we highly recommend it. It’s not just about mentorship; it’s a chance to gain new energy and ideas for your team while contributing to the development of future talent. Take a look at this reflection from Sarah Trott to see the impact they can have https://lnkd.in/eHbzAZce #InternshipOpportunity #FutureTalent #InnovationInCare

Do something good and help Londoners get connected this year! By becoming a digital inclusion hub, you can help tackle digital exclusion in your community - helping local people become healthier, happier and better off. Working in collaboration with the London Office of Technology & Innovation (LOTI) and the Mayor of London, #GetOnlineLondon empowers Londoners to get online with free data, devices and digital skills training. Learn more about getting started at https://lnkd.in/eRNWfxm4.

Are you looking for a fresh challenge in 2025? Care City is seeking a Chair of our Board to guide us in shaping healthier, more connected communities. As we grow and expand our impact across health, care and community services, we’re looking for an inspiring leader with the vision, passion, and expertise to help us drive our mission forward. This is a unique chance to collaborate with a dynamic team, champion innovation and make a tangible difference in people’s lives. If you’re looking for a rewarding new role this year, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ef2-nw8R #LeadershipOpportunity #MakeAnImpact

Did you set any New Year’s Resolutions? Have you kept them—or broken them already? The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on what we’d like to improve, and for many, that includes health, fitness, and wellness. At Care City we have a Health & Wellbeing strategy tailored to the individual needs of our team members. A strategy that enables team mates to get support for health, wellbeing and training needs unique to them, plus a Health & Wellbeing Forum that enables us to understand themes across the team and implement health and training initiatives that the team can enjoy as a whole. Curious about how we developed this approach? Read more about our journey and see if it sparks ideas for your organisation! https://lnkd.in/eerRJBvH #HealthAndWellbeing #WorkplaceWellness #NewYearGoals

“This groundbreaking initiative allows us to explore how cutting-edge technology can reshape adult social care. We look forward to delivering insights that will guide its adoption and scale-up, empowering citizens and care teams alike.” James Sinclair comments on our involvement as an evaluation partner for this project led by WM5G, in collaboration with Coventry City Council, Birmingham City Council and City of Wolverhampton Council to support over 1,000 citizens with advanced technology in their homes, including specialist care technologies and voice-activated devices. Rethink Partners has commissioned us to lead the evaluation of this programme, delivering impact, process and economic evaluations across the participating cities and support robust business case development with our partners 4OC for them to develop evidence-based blueprints for future adoption. By examining factors like staff confidence and training and uptake rates, our evaluation will offer crucial insights into scaling TEC solutions and promoting efficient, independent living models for adult social care. https://lnkd.in/gYaiEWs2

At Care City, we’ve seen firsthand the power of community-driven solutions to address fuel poverty. Supported by Cadent Foundation, our initiative brought together local partners and residents to co-design impactful solutions tailored to their needs. Key outcomes include: - Practical Support: Distribution of fuel vouchers, slow cookers, and blankets. - Building Connections: Hosting Winter Support Community events to encourage social ties and share resources. - Empowering Residents: Improved access to services like grants, mental health support and energy-saving advice. Through collaboration, we’ve supported vulnerable households in staying warm, reducing bills and improving their health and resilience. Discover more about how we’re making a difference and read the full report here https://lnkd.in/epD_Nb4q #FuelPoverty #CommunityResilience #SocialImpact #InnovationInCare

This year, we have been privileged to work alongside incredible partners and community members to drive meaningful change across health, care and community services. Together, we’ve delivered projects that strengthen connections, promote independence and tackle pressing challenges. Key highlights from 2024: 💡 Home Healthcare Innovation: Partnered with authorities and providers in North East London and Devon to train care workers in using remote monitoring technology, enabling faster intervention and better outcomes. https://lnkd.in/e-8fWTR9 🌟 Empowering Through Technology: Collaborated with London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and London Borough of Redbridge to integrate care tech that reduces falls and enhances independence. https://lnkd.in/eHitRGjX 🧑⚕️ Supporting Allied Health Professionals: Mapped AHP roles and supported development of a cross-sector work experience programme, inspiring future healthcare leaders. https://lnkd.in/eyZFgxDH 🏘️ Reducing Health Inequalities: Evaluated the Community Chest programme for Transformation Partners in Health and Care to co-create impactful, localised funding initiatives. https://lnkd.in/e_TFxSfV 💬 Community-Led Innovations: Co-designed solutions addressing loneliness and fostering connections. https://lnkd.in/errwtxM5 🌐 Dementia-Friendly Spaces: Promoted accessibility and inclusion through our work with the Dorothy App. https://lnkd.in/emxaYxgc 🔥 Tackling Fuel Poverty: Delivered resources and support through Cadent Foundation funded initiatives, improving resilience for vulnerable households. https://lnkd.in/eDxuafec 🏅 Power House Games: Hosted inclusive sports events with Power2Inspire, celebrating teamwork and breaking barriers. https://lnkd.in/ePDahyCk Thank you to our partners, including local authorities, community organisations & technology innovators for your collaboration & trust in our shared mission. To the residents & community members who have shared their stories, insights & experiences—you are at the heart of everything we do & your voices continue to guide our work. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to deepen our impact and grow our collaborations. https://lnkd.in/gKuN6-Ri Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year! #InnovationInCare #CommunityResilience #Collaboration #SocialImpact

Great to see this collaborative scoping review on health visiting for children under five, now published in Primary Health Care Research & Development. https://lnkd.in/gHHbK7Ag This review explores key priorities for improving services, with insights from parents and professionals, highlighting how health visiting supports families, the challenges faced, and what’s needed to better understand its impact. At Care City, we were proud to undertake consultations with parents, ensuring their voices and lived experiences helped shape the study’s priorities. The review explores how policymakers, funders and research teams can better mobilise to build the evidence base for early years services—critical for supporting families and young children. A big thank you to all stakeholders, researchers and parents involved in this important work. Jenny Woodman, Julie Atkins, Francesca Cavallaro, Katie Harron, Rebecca Cassidy, Eirini-Christina Saloniki, Sally Kendall, Amanda Clery, Helen Bedford, Louise Mc Grath-Lone, UCL, University of Kent #EarlyYears #HealthResearch #Collaboration #EvidenceBasedPolicy 

We’re thrilled to have been commissioned by Rethink Partners to act as the evaluation partner for this revolutionary new Technology-Enabled Care (TEC) project led by WM5G in collaboration with Coventry City Council, Birmingham City Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. Funded by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) under the 5G Innovation Region (5GIR), this project will bring advanced technologies—including sensor devices, specialist care technologies and voice-activated devices—into the homes of over 1,000 citizens. Our work will include impact, process and economic evaluations, providing actionable insights to scale these innovations and support independent living. By examining staff confidence, training and technology uptake, we aim to unlock the potential of TEC to: ✅ Improve quality of life and reduce hospital admissions. ✅ Transform the care workforce by equipping teams with tools for truly personalised care. ✅ Build a sustainable, efficient care model for the future. This work builds on our ongoing projects, including: 📍 Partnering with London Borough of Redbridge to implement assistive technology preventing falls among older adults. 📍 Evaluating care technologies in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to increase confidence and safety for residents at home. https://lnkd.in/gYaiEWs2 #TEC #SocialCareInnovation #5GInnovation #TechnologyForGood James Sinclair, 4OC, Clare Morris, Clare Martin