Join Wolverhampton’s first Technology Enabled Independent Living Week
Date of release: 29 August 2024
OneWolverhampton is hosting its first Technology Enabled Independent Living Week next month, aimed at celebrating the impact of digital technology in improving health and empowering independent living in the city.
Throughout the week there will be opportunities for health and social care colleagues, who support people through technology enabled care (TEC), to share best practice and learn from each other, as well as having their say on how a more joined up approach to providing such care can be taken in the future.
A full programme of events can be found below:
| Location | Date and Time | Details | How to Join |
| Wolverhampton Science Park | Monday 9 September 12noon-4:30pm |
This event focuses on exploring and discussing the integration of Technology-Enabled Care (TEC) in Wolverhampton, featuring strategic insights, interactive sessions with innovators, and collaborative discussions on enhancing independent living and healthcare through TEC. Participants will engage in panel discussions, marketplace exploration, and breakout sessions to share ideas and experiences. | By invitation only |
| Online Webinar | Tuesday 10 September 10am-11am |
Hosted by West Midlands Care Association - This workshop will cover essential policies and procedures for completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and will guide participants on how to register for and use the toolkit. | The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Home Care |
| Online Webinar | Tuesday 10 September 12noon-1pm |
Hosted by Shropshire’s TEC Programme made up of Let’s Talk TEC and their Virtual Care Project. | To register your interest email rwh-tr.onewolverhampton-pto@nhs.net |
| Online Webinar | Wednesday 11 September 10am-11am |
Hosted by West Midlands Combined Authority- The webinar will provide practical ideas and support with republishing your DSPT, securing funding for Digital Care records, and addressing any digital care questions. Get guidance on supplier procurement, application processes, and learn about available funding opportunities. | Digital Surgery |
| Online Webinar | Wednesday 11 September 11am-12noon |
How digital can support NHS with integrated mental health care.
Douglas Hiscock CPsychol, Behavioural Health Lead at SilverCloud by Amwell, will discuss how the NHS are using and can use digital to support integrated care. |
Webinar - How digital can support NHS with integrated mental health care |
| Online Webinar | Wednesday 11 September 12noon-12:45pm |
Digital Switchover – find out more about UK landlines going digital and the benefits it brings. | Join the Call |
| Online Webinar | Wednesday 11 September 1pm-2pm |
Hosted by Dan Berry, Behavioural Science Expert – How do we sell digital care to the public? This webinar will provide an introduction to what behavioural science is and share tips on how it can lead to practical improvements in the use of digital health technologies. This will be a fun session - including an experiment. | Join the Call |
| Wolverhampton Central Library, Snow Hill, Wolverhampton WV1 3AX | Thursday 12 September 10am-1pm |
Digital Inclusion Teams - End digital poverty day. Join us for End Digital Poverty Day at the Central Library. The event will feature brief talks from various partners on digital inclusion and the library's digital offerings. | Drop in session |
| Online Webinar | Thursday 12 September 10:30am-11:15am |
Hosted by Luscii covering ‘Insight into the digital at home care for Children and how can we use remote monitoring to transform paediatric care’. | Luscii Webinar |
| Online Webinar | Thursday 12 September 2pm-3pm |
Hosted by West Midlands Care Association – This webinar will cover essential policies and procedures for completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and ensuring compliance with data protection legislation, and will guide participants on how to register for and use the toolkit. | The DSPT and Data Protection in General for Care Homes |
| Online Webinar | Friday 13 September 12noon-1pm |
Hosted by Alcove – Join our upcoming webinar to learn about our exciting project in Wolverhampton, where we’re integrating advanced technologies to support over 300 adults with care needs. Discover how the West Midlands 5G Innovation Region pilot, funded by the Department of Science Innovation and Technology, will leverage 5G and smart home technologies to enhance public services and care. | To register your interest email rwh-tr.onewolverhampton-pto@nhs.net |
If you would like any more information, please email rwh-tr.onewolverhampton-pto@nhs.net
