Our task is to act as a Global Observatory and the National focal point and catalyst for research and innovation by companies, universities, research and development centres. It is a tangible collective of UK and Global Intelligence around ageing and longevity, which we are committed to identifying, collating, and sharing.
Working to trial novel, low-cost and portable brain imaging technology. This aims to test patients’ personalised risk for developing dementia in a non-invasive manner, and at least a decade before any clinical symptoms would appear. This could help reduce the chance of a cycle of irreversible neuronal death.
Visit websiteRed Star Consulting are leading a Glasgow-based project applying machine learning to analyse clinical notes recorded in the electronic health record of diabetes patients. The machine learning models predict, based on patient’s clinical notes, the risk of different clinical endpoints such as heart attack or death and present this information to the clinician as a score or alert. Clinicians can use this to tailor consultations, identify high-risk patients, and target specific clinical outcomes.
Visit websiteOpus VL has developed eObs, which allows clinicians to observe patients digitally through hand-held devices which can send an automatic alert to specialists or consultants if patients are identified as ‘at risk’. This can shorten length of stay, reduce transfers within hospitals, and reduce ICU referrals. The system also gives ward managers and bed managers a view of the workload across their area of responsibility, so that they can deploy the right people on the right ward, at the right time.
Visit websiteDeepMind is the world leader in AI research and its application for positive impact. From using AI software to study how proteins fold to training machine learning systems to identify eye diseases, they are at the forefront of developing AI for the Healthcare sector. They were acquired by Google in 2014 and are now part of the Alphabet group. They continue to be based in London, with additional research centres in Canada, and a DeepMind Applied team in California.
Visit websiteA design-led technology company. They develop apps, sensor technology as well as delivering leading-edge research and development. ‘Safe Steps’ is a digital falls risk assessment tool created for the ageing population which creates standardized assessments and responses connected to fall-related injuries. ‘Helping Hand’ is an age-friendly app and easy-to-use, customised tablet interface which helps older people to feel better connected.
Visit websiteNYE is a health tech company with the aim of facilitating accessible health services for all. Its app enables you to book and consult with your GP and clinician from your own home.
Visit websiteMy Sense empowers people to live as independently as possible, ensuring that whatever their health, mobility or age, they live to their full potential. By using non-intrusive devices around the home, MySense develop a better understanding of an individual’s movements and habits, allowing a carer to monitor and respond to an individual’s needs.
Visit websiteBabylon Health aim to put an accessible and affordable health service in the hands of every person on earth. Babylon’s AI system has been created by experienced doctors and scientists using the latest advances in deep-learning. In September 2018, Babylon pledged £75 million to develop AI that will help GPs diagnose and manage chronic conditions. Headquartered in London, the company also has offices in the US, Rwanda, Canada and Malaysia.
Visit websiteCambridge Cognition is a leading neuroscience technology company optimising the assessment of cognition for better brain health research with scientifically validated digital health solutions. Their software enables gold standard research and clinical trials, accelerating safe and effective treatment development and helping to improve patient outcomes in conditions affecting brain health.
Visit websiteCare Sourcer is the UK’s first care comparison and matching website, helping people looking for care find the best match of care provider through the use of technology. The company has created a new marketplace that connects the 27,000 UK care providers to the 1.3 million people who require a care service per annum.
Visit websiteCentrica is a market leader in Connected Home products. Centrica’s Hive Link is an award-winning smart service which provides peace of mind and helps families look after their loved ones.
Visit websiteHAS Technology Group is a global provider of innovative workforce management technology solutions, providing expertise in care management software, data capture and analytics for integrated community health and social care. They currently trade through seven brands around the world: five in the UK, two in Australia/New Zealand and one in the USA. The company specialises in creating technology to support an ageing population.
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