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NHS trial home sensors for dementia patients to prevent crises

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC · How we work

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NHS is trialing home sensor technology with dementia patient Jyoti Patel and husband Bharat Patel.
Sensors in each room, plus smart socks and a watch, monitor movement, appliance use, sleep, temperature and gait.
The trial costs about £2,000 per year per household, similar to a few weeks in a care home.
Health and social care lead Sarah Daniels says early signals enable earlier intervention to prevent crises.

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NHS is trialing home sensor technology with dementia patient Jyoti Patel and husband Bharat Patel.
Sensors in each room, plus smart socks and a watch, monitor movement, appliance use, sleep, temperature and gait.
The trial costs about £2,000 per year per household, similar to a few weeks in a care home.
Health and social care lead Sarah Daniels says early signals enable earlier intervention to prevent crises.