Significantly lower costs
Glasgow HSCP saving over £2.8 million per annum
Increased Independence & Autonomy
Clients report increases in feelings of independence
Since 2018, Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), in collaboration with local care providers, commissioned a pioneering Technology-Enabled Care Solution (TECS) to enhance quality, efficiency, and user autonomy within its care services. This case study demonstrates the potentially powerful impact of CareBuilder’s solution, that can be achieved through the dedicated collaboration with its care partners to create a more responsive, user-focused, andcost-effectivemodelofcare.
Increased Autonomy
Users report a feeling of increased independence
Enhanced Quality
A more responsive, client focussed care solution
Increased Efficiency
Significantly lower costs compared with traditional sleepovers or waking night care models
ThecollaborativegoalsoftheTECSprojectwereto:
1.Increaseuserautonomybyshiftingfromatraditional, paternalistic care model to one that enables individuals to make decisions that best meet their personalneedsandpreferences.
2. Lower the operational costs associated with highdependencyandovernightcare,creatingasustainable modelforlong-termcareprovision.
3. Develop a responsive care environment where assistance is accessible as and when needed, rather thanthroughconstant,intrusivesupport.
assistance at a high cost of £34,237 per person annually. ThroughTECS,careproviderswork withHSCPstodesignamodelthat can reduce these costs to approximately £6,000 per person, resulting in an annual saving of £2,851,937,basedon101clients. unnecessarycosts. AnnualSavingsof £2,851,937 basedon101clients
CareBuilder’s TEC solution empowers individuals to live more independently, allowing them to make lifestyle choices within a secure, monitored environment. Under the new system, individuals receive fewer hours of direct support, relying instead on a TECS Provider Hub within their homes. This setup includesacommunicationdevice foraccessingsupportonly
when required, as well as motion sensors and door alarms to maintain safety. The HSCP, CareBuilder, Care Providers and Family enable individuals to take charge of their environment with confidence,knowingassistanceis availableifneeded.
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The CareBuilder’s TEC solution can result in significant cost reductions. In a single case, the initial implementation achieved savingsof£78,499,withadditionalannualsavingsof£14,222.These efficiencies illustrate the economic viability of CareBuilder’s TECS model,confirmingitspotentialtoscaleacrosspublicsectorareas.
Users have reported a heightened sense of independence, confidence, and control over their day-to-day routines. The combined support of, CareBuilder, and care providers allows a more personalised care experience that respects individual autonomywhileensuringsafetyandresponsiveness.
The TECS model offers a blueprint for health and social care partnerships looking to modernise service delivery through collaborative,technology-drivensolutions.Itssuccessillustratesthe potential for partnerships across the UK to support independence, efficiency,andcost-effectivenessincareprovision.
The deployment of CareBuilder’s Technology-Enabled Care Solution, in partnership with care providers, is a groundbreaking approach to modernising care delivery. By increasing autonomy, lowering costs, and promoting skill development, this collaborative approach sets a benchmark for progressive, user-focused care within the UK. This showcases the potential of technology-enabled care to improve quality of life and service sustainability within healthandsocialcaresettings.
This showcases the potential of technology-enabled care to enhance quality of life, optimise care resources, and drive lasting sustainabilityacrosshealthandsocialcaresettings.
To find out more about how CareBuilder can transform your overnightcareprovisionandourotherprovenTechnology-Enabled Caresolutionscontactustoday.
CareBuilder systems are active across the UK and Europe helping thousands of people stay safe and independent. CareBuilder has over 25 years experience in delivering care technology, delivering tailored solutions that promote digital inclusion, reduce isolation and improve people's health and wellbeing. Our commitment to innovation ensures we continually invest in the latest technology, aimingtoprovideevergreaterlevelsofindependenceforourusers