GOOD PRACTICE CASE STUDY Medication non-adherence is a significant cost to the NHS. It has been estimated that 50% of patients do not take their medicines as prescribed. Many of these patients will require additional treatment as a direct result. Research in 2010 by the York Health Economics Consortium and School of Pharmacy (University of London) suggests that non-adherence may […]
Innovative pilot in West Midlands proves the case for Pivotell medication dispensers
Medication can both prolong life and enable people to live independently in the Community. However, medication regimes for many people can become complex and overwhelming. Poor medication adherence can erode self-confidence and well-being. Health and social care agencies must intervene and help people at the right time before complex, costly and intensive interventions like hospital admission become necessary. For the […]
A personal story. The beginning of Pivotell.
Caroline Milne, Director. A personal story: January 2001 My mother, a sprightly 74 year old was diagnosed with Parkinsonism and Lewy Body dementia in 2000. Initially she managed very well with a weekly filled dosset box, taking her pills four times per day. As with many chronic and degenerative illnesses there were many tablets to take, and problems if they […]
2023 Feefo Platinum Service Award!
We’re excited to announce that we have won the @Feefo 2023 Platinum Trusted Service Award for excellence in customer service for three years running. We’d like to thank all our customers for sharing their ratings and reviews on Feefo and to everyone at Pivotell for working hard to deliver excellent customer service, all year round. #FeefoTrusted Marketing Manager, Laura Panayiotou […]