Key Takeaways from the Care England & Earzz Webinar

The care sector is under immense pressure to deliver high-quality care despite growing challenges. Staffing shortages, rising costs, and increasing care needs make it harder for care providers to maintain the highest standards. The recent webinar, How AI Resident Monitoring is Transforming Care Homes, featuring Care England’s CEO, Professor Martin Green OBE, Social Care Advisor, Richard Ayres and Earzz Founder, Dr. Pradyumna Thiruvenkatanathan, explored how technology is reshaping care delivery.

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Key Challenges Facing Care Homes

Professor Martin Green highlighted some of the biggest issues in the care sector today:

• Staffing shortages: Many care homes struggle with workforce capacity, making it difficult to provide continuous monitoring.
• Reactive care models: Traditional fall detection systems only respond after an incident occurs, increasing risks for residents.
• The financial burden of falls: Falls account for 40% of hospital admissions from care homes, costing the NHS millions each year.

How AI-Powered Resident Monitoring is Changing Care

Dr. Prad Thiruvenkatanathan shared how Earzz is moving care from reactive to proactive with AI-driven acoustic monitoring. Unlike conventional systems, Earzz detects sounds such as movement, coughing, and distress, alerting carers before incidents happen.

Key benefits include:

• 80% reduction in falls in trial homes, preventing costly hospital admissions.
• 25x faster response times to resident needs.
• 55% improvement in sleep quality, leading to better overall health.

The Power of Data-Driven Care

Beyond fall prevention, AI-powered monitoring provides behavioural insights to help care teams make informed decisions. By tracking trends such as coughing patterns or night-time distress, carers can adjust care plans, improving outcomes for residents.

Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in Care

Professor Green emphasised that digital transformation is no longer optional: “Technology is not here to replace carers, but to support them in working smarter, not harder.” AI solutions like Earzz will be essential in making care delivery more efficient, proactive, and person-centred.

Want to see how Earzz can transform your care home? Book a demo today.

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