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April 7, 2022
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Description
This course, Digital innovation in social care and social work, explores how digital technology has made a difference, both to the social care sector and people living in their own communities. You will also learn about how incorporating technology in the home and in community settings has a range of benefits to people's wellbeing and ability to maintain independence in their community setting.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the ways in which digital technologies are used in social care services
- Evaluate the impact of digital technologies in the home and community on people's wellbeing
- Explain how digital technologies in social care can impact on the cost and sustainability of service provision.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction 00:10:00
- Learning outcomes 00:10:00
- Digital technology and social care 00:20:00
- Digital and technology strategies in the UK 00:20:00
- Smart tech and home care 00:20:00
- Technology-enhanced care in Wales 00:25:00
- Supporting young people 00:20:00
- Barriers to transforming care 00:20:00
- Conclusion 00:10:00
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