Telford & Wrekin Council are proud to be a provider of Ethel assistive technology, a digital screen in the home that empowers residents to live independently, enhancing communication and autonomy for those benefiting from supported living arrangements. This innovative technology serves as a pivotal resource for both users and caregivers, fostering a collaborative and supportive [...]

Last month, one of our customer organisations reached out with a unique challenge: Could Ethel support communication for a non-verbal service user, especially during stays in respite or rehab centres? This sparked a journey of deep listening, iterative development, and close collaboration. we're thrilled to share our simple yet powerful solution: a dedicated Comms Tab [...]

Faster Horses Henry ford once said, “If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses”. He then made motorcars for the mass market. You may also have heard about Bertha Benz’s 1886 horseless carriage trip to visit her mother (and scaring the life out of nearby villagers). Not more horses or [...]

One of the main talking points at the COP26 is that bold new climate commitments are required. Global emissions could exceed the internationally agreed 1.5 degrees of global warming stated in the Paris Agreement. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the IPCC Working Group 1 Report was “a code red for humanity”. To prevent this, [...]

The UK’s age structure is changing. By 2050 it is projected 1 in 4 people will be over 65 . Our ageing population is struggling with loneliness, with half a million older people going 5 or 6 days without speaking to anyone at all. There are 1.4 million chronically lonely older people in England which [...]