Speakers

Engaging People and Families: The Role of Digital Technology

With increasing pressure on the health and social care sector, enabling people, their loved ones and carers to take a more active role in their care journey may prove imperative.
Join Kate Horn from Nourish Care, who will explore the transformative potential of digital technology to promote self-management, family engagement and shared decision-making across social care. She will discuss digital as an enabler, highlighting the practical role of mobile apps, patient portals, wearables, and remote monitoring in facilitating communication, collaboration, and safe care. Additionally, Kate will explore how these technologies provide access to relevant health information, treatment plans, and educational resources, while also addressing challenges, overcoming barriers to digital adoption, and ensuring inclusivity.
Our aim is to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for professionals, policymakers, and industry stakeholders interested in harnessing the power of digital technology to engage and include people and their families in the provision of safe and supportive care.

Speaker Bio

Kate is Head of Product Design at Nourish, having been with the company for 2 years. She has 8 years’ experience in design and digital, and a further 10 in the commercial and retail sectors. Kate’s niche is health and social care but she has a broad background which includes designing products for the United Nations, as well as charities and education. Bringing high energy to the team, Kate’s passion is for developing truly accessible and inclusive design methodology within health tech, placing the individual and their families front and centre of a seamless and comfortable experience.