The Digital Evolution of Social Care

Join us at the Glasgow City Region Smart and Connected Social Places (5G Innovation Region) showcase. Held at the City Chambers, the event will explore how digital innovation is transforming our economy and public services – and why falling behind isn’t an option.

Info: Opening remarks from Andrew Robertson, Glasgow City Region Intelligence Hub Manager, who will set the scene for the day.

Info: Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet, will tell us about the important role technology will need to play in local authorities going forward.

Info: Andrew returns to provide a Glasgow City Region perspective on both the shared and unique challenges that the programme hopes to address across the region.

Info: Barry will provide an overview of the programme's current activity and future aspirations. Barry will also introduce the workshops that will follow the break.

Info: Tea and coffee served.

Info: On behalf of the programme, Jump Research undertook a study to better understand how people felt regarding connected technologies being deployed in their homes. The research focussed on identifying the barriers that service providers might face and potential ways that these can be overcome.

Info: Bringing together a group of senior leaders from across Glasgow City Regions Health and Social Care Partnerships to give their view on the adoption of connected solutions to support the provision of services. Panel members include:
Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Partnership
Claire Rae, Chief Officer University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire
Stephen Fitzpatrick,

Host or Publisher Glasgow City Region