Project Items
Designing Scalable Assistive Technologies & Services for Independent Healthy Living & Sustainability (SALT)
- Project Leader: Professor Patrick Olivier (School of Computing Science)
- Staff: Professor Feng Li, Dr Katie Brittain, Rob Wilson, Professor Peter Wright, Dr Tracy Finch, Dr John Wildman, Professor Louise Robinson, Mark Deverill, Dr Lynne Corner, Graham Armitage, Professor Mike Martin
- Sponsors: Technology Strategy Board
- Partners: RTC North, Critical Data Ltd, Docobo Ltd, Cybermoor Services Ltd, ADL Smartcare Ltd, Years Ahead, Age Concern Newcastle, Manus Neurodynamica Ltd, Limbs Alive Ltd, IntraHealth
This project brings together a strong consortium of academics, businesses, health and social care professionals, third sector organisations and user representatives to address challenges and opportunities in both economic and business models and social and behavioural studies. The lead academic team have an excellent track record in research and engagement with long established working relationships. Each WP is led by an experienced investigator. They are joined by a diverse group of business and third sector partners, each with unique expertise and extensive member networks that are directly relevant to assisted living. Several partners have successfully conducted other ALIP projects. All work packages are actively supported by our business partners, guided by the Steering Committee and user representatives.