Israeli Remote Monitoring System For Seniors Expands In UK

An Israeli developer of a remote healthcare monitoring system that helps senior citizens live independently in their own homes is expanding its operations within the UK.

Essence SmartCare’s platform uses detection devices and smart software to track a senior’s daily activities. It notifies family, caregivers or monitoring centers and offers preventative care and emergency assistance if necessary.

Now, the Herzliya-based firm is expanding its UK logistics hub to offer its services to more than 12.7 million seniors living in the country.

City councils that have already used its solution include Liverpool, Essex, Dorset, Devon County and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. 

Prior to the expansion, Essence conducted a survey with Kantar, a leading analytics company, and found that 70 percent of UK-based seniors do not have a monitoring system in place, making it difficult for caregivers to provide better care. The study also found 50 percent of family caregivers experience high levels of stress around their parents’ wellbeing.

“This logistics hub serves as testament to Essence’s unwavering commitment to provide best-in-class healthcare solutions that bring about a better and safer future,” said Dr. Haim Amir, CEO and Founder of Essence Group, parent company of Essence SmartCare.

“Our investment into the market is driven by a need to bring a superior service to our customers and partners, and the augmentation of our UK presence with this new facility is a major step towards optimizing a fast and seamless service for all.”