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 […]
Naidex Awards Nomination 2017
We are delighted to be nominated for the Naidex 2017 Professional Award The accolade which celebrates a service, technology or product that directly benefits those working in the care, rehab, or independent living industries, making an immeasurable contribution towards the healthcare profession both now and into the future. The Pivotell/Jointly product combines the latest technology in pill dispensers with the Jointly care […]
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 […]
Theresa May recognises social care crisis – but solution seems far off
written by David Brindle on the Guardian Social Care Network So now we have confirmation that the government is working on a long-term solution to the social care crisis. Or at least “starting internally to look” at the issue, which must be considered progress of some kind. Those were the words of Theresa May under questioning by senior MPs at the Commons liaison […]
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 […]
New Product Launch – Pivotell Advance GSM with Jointly App
We are pleased to be working with Carers UK on a new solution to deliver reassurance and peace of mind to families & carers. Making sure that someone has taken their medication can be stressful, especially when you are supporting someone at a distance. Now, using the Jointly app, families can receive and store alert messages from their Pivotell Advance […]