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 […]
PIVOTELL ARE AWARDED FEEFO GOLD TRUSTED SERVICE AWARD 2018
February 2018, Pivotell has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine ratings and reviews. Those that meet the high standard, based on the number of reviews they […]