New system to keep track of people's health

A “landmark” contract has been awarded to deliver Jersey’s first island-wide remote health monitoring service.

Graphnet Health has been selected by Jersey’s Family Nursing & Home Care (FNHC) to use its monitoring solution to track the health of vulnerable islanders at home and in the community.

The initiative is part of an £800,000 CareTech grant awarded to FNHC to roll out the digital system for older residents on the island.

Rosemarie Finley, chief executive of Family Nursing & Home Care, said the project provided “a powerful way” to keep an eye on people within their own homes.

“As a community nursing organisation, we see first-hand the impact that frailty, falls, poorly managed wounds and long-term conditions like diabetes can have on our patients and their families.

“By using Graphnet’s remote monitoring technology, supported by the CareTech Challenge funding, we will be able to spot early warning signs, intervene sooner and help more islanders remain independent, safe and well for longer.”

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