Estimated reading time: 7 minutes At TL Tech we’ve been on quite a journey when it comes to supporting technology adoption, going from installing tech in people’s houses to creating DIY resources to empower people to have a go themselves setting up tech solutions like the Amazon Alexa smart speakers. We’ve also had the pleasure of collaborating with organisations on [...]
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Conversational AI and smart speakers are revolutionising the way we approach health and social care services, providing new opportunities for accessible, convenient and personalised support. I was delighted to head down to Glasgow to present on this topic at the Third Sector Lab's Tech for Good event. Conversational AI and generative AI are set to [...]
Introducing a new Amazon Alexa app designed to make community support information accessible to all Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A new voice in the emerging voice technology space is ALISS. Powered by Amazon Alexa, ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) is the first voice application of its kind. ALISS is a national digital system designed to help people find [...]
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Firstly, I want to say welcome back if you are reading this and sorry that I haven’t written a news article for a long time. Time just gets away from us sometimes doesn’t it. It can be hard to feel like you’re being productive, but I think just staying well and looking after each [...]
Estimated reading time: 13 minutes The more I learn about the world of adult social care, the more I am in awe of the amazing work that each person does to empower and support people to live their best lives. To be involved in even a small way feels really special. Over the last year, we’ve seen and experienced significant [...]
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes I recently joined the Inspire PTL team as a Non-Executive Director. I’m still finding my feet in this new role; learning about the organisation and about the challenges that are being faced, particularly at the moment within the sector. I am excited to be able to support the work that Inspire does and very [...]
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes In this blog instalment we interview Donald Macaskill to find out more about his work as the CEO at Scottish Care and his views on technology use in the social care sector. It provides insight into: Donald’s background in health and social care and the things he’s passionate about.How technology interfaces with care and some of [...]
