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Poor adherence to prescribed medication is known to be a major problem for all long-term conditions, with only 50% of medication taken correctly. Non-adherence in the NHS is estimated to cost more than £500m per annum and is associated with a 50% increase in falls. This project will add sensors to existing medication packaging so that friends, family, service providers and healthcare professionals can remotely monitor medication consumption and assist the elderly person with adherence. Unique aspects of the project are a sensor design that can be added to weekly medication trays at minimal incremental cost with no change to current pharmacy procedures and communications technology that can be easily self-installed in every home.

Ostom-i Alert is a sensor that clips onto any ostomy bag and sends Bluetooth alerts to an app on a patient's mobile device telling them when their bag is filling. Currently patients with stoma bags have no warning when their bags are filling. This results in overflows and spills, particularly at night. The incidents are distressing, embarrassing and reduce their quality of life and lead to additional health conditions including infections. This device allows patients to set personalised alerts for their bag. The device also captures useful information on volume of output which can be emailed to patient and clinicians.

Patients in a ward environment are at risk of developing muscle wastage whilst in hospital due to a natural deterioration in their physical function as a result of their immobility. This patient exercise system is designed to maintain a patients pre-admission level of function and to improve their muscle strength whilst in hospital with a view to being discharged home more quickly.