INNOVATIVE 4D IMAGING TECH REDUCING NHS PRESSURE
A recent press release from the Department of Health & Social Care highlights how the Whzan Guardian system is being used to improve safety for vulnerable adults and falls prevention in social care settings. Whzan’s UK-developed solution integrates discreet wireless sensors in the home/care home to track movement patterns, detect falls, and alert carers in real time.
Pilots of the system across various care homes have demonstrated huge benefits, delivering a 66% reduction in falls and a 97.5% decrease in ambulance callouts. These outcomes not only safeguard vulnerable individuals but also alleviate pressures on the NHS and local authorities, showcasing the technology's critical role in modernising care delivery.
This initiative is supported by the government’s Adult Social Care Technology Fund, where North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) recently received a £1 million funding boost to enable further testing within Redbridge Integrated Care System (ICS). By integrating Whzan Guardian with radar devices, the program underscores its commitment to innovative care solutions.
Beyond falls detection, Whzan Digital Health is part of a broader drive to digitise social care, aligning with the government’s "People at the Heart of Care" strategy. The Guardian system complements Whzan’s remote health monitoring across a range of care settings, from virtual care and wards, care & residential homes, to home care & reablement. Together, these technologies aim to foster independence, enhance care quality, and reduce avoidable hospital admissions for thousands of people across the UK.
As a leader in digital health solutions, Whzan continues to demonstrate the value of innovative, data-driven tools in improving lives and streamlining care.
With proven results and growing adoption, Whzan Guardian is showing how technology can address complex challenges while contributing to a sustainable and person-centred care system for the future.
The full article can be accessed here - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/4d-tech-to-prevent-falls-to-be-rolled-out-in-social-care-settings