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CMM OFF THE PAGE | THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIAL CARE

October 11, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 8

Episode 8: The future of technology in social care

In this episode of CMM OFF THE PAGE, Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive of National Care Forum (NCF), reviews the Government’s commitment to technology in social care, explains the role technology can play in supporting the social care workforce, comments on why the UK care sector must keep pace with technological change, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, and Vic also encourages providers to embrace data and ensure that people drawing on care are part of the discussions. Adam Hunt, Former Digital Transformation Lead at the NCF, updates on the learning and development offerings on offer for providers and details some of the barriers when implementing technology. Joanna Scammell, Managing Director for Technology Enabled Care (TEC) at Community Integrated Care, shares examples of how the charity is developing technology to support people to live independently and safely – and talks on the importance of personalisation.

The Digital Social Care website has now got a new name. It’s now called the Digital Care Hub and can be found here: https://www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/

Episode Speakers:

Professor Vic Rayner OBE
Professor Vic Rayner OBE is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Care Forum, joining the organisation in 2016.

As CEO she is the chair of the government Strategic Advisory Forum on the social care workforce, co-chair of the National Social Care Advisory Group on social care and technology and sits on a range of government and national specialist groups with a focus on the social care workforce, digital transformation, new models of care and regulation.Vic is a regular national and international speaker and has extensive knowledge and expertise across a wide range of care, support, housing and social policy agendas. Prior to joining the NCF, she was the CEO of Sitra, a leading national membership body championing excellence in housing, health, care and support.

Vic is a trustee of Hestia, a leading London charity providing care and support as well as The Care Workers Charity. Vic was previously the independent Chair of the Brighton and Hove Fairness Commission, tackling inequalities and promoting social justice within the locality.

Vic has an MBA (Distinction), MA and BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021.

Joanna Scammell
Joanna Scammell is the Managing Director for Technology Enabled Care for national social care charity, Community Integrated Care. In her role, she leads on the development and implementation of technology enabled solutions for people supported by the organisation, across England and Scotland.

With a passion for technology and a doctorate in research, Joanna has most recently led the development of a Virtual Care Centre, the deployment of an integrated care record and established a care coordination centre using workflow technology. Joanna also co-chairs the National Care Forum’s ‘Digital Transformation Forum’.

Adam Hunt
Adam joined the National Care Forum (NCF) in January 2022 with previous experience in digital and technology alongside promoting and supporting the adoption of assistive and enabling technology. Adam left the NCF in 2023 and The National Care Forum has welcomed Beverly Futtit into the Digital Transformation Lead role.

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