A home-based care project which empowers people with Parkinson's through self-care pathways has won the award for Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care at the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024.
Parkinson's is the world's fastest growing neurological condition, and the Home Based Care project supports people through user-friendly technology, such as wrist-worn sensors, and traditional care including guidance on recognising and managing symptoms and support from dedicated healthcare practitioners.
Since its launch in 2019, over 280 patients across Plymouth, West Devon, and East Cornwall have been supported through the pathway, and it
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'> has been found to have benefits for both the patients and their care teams.
The Home Based Care project represents a successful collaboration between the University of Plymouth, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP), and Newcastle University, feeding into the Digital Health, Ageing Innovation and Inclusion theme of the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) to develop novel technology interventions.
The project is led by Camille Carroll, Honorary Consultant Neurologist at UHP, Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Plymouth and Newcastle University, member of the BRC leadership track, and Joint Clinical Director of the Parkinson's Excellence Network.
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