CleverCogs™ – Blackwood

The purpose of CleverCogs™ is to keep people independent, in control and in their home. Throughout its development, Blackwood has involved commissioners, customers, families and staff teams, as well as enlisting support from government and the software team at Soft Orange.

CleverCogs™ enables Blackwood to build a bespoke care and response service around the individual, taking into account both their formal and informal care needs. The system works across all aspects of an individual’s care, housing and support needs.

At the heart of CleverCogs™ is the touchscreen home hub. Blackwood has installed nearly 100 of these devices in customers’ homes and care homes across Scotland. These enable people to stay in touch with friends and family; even video chatting with them. Customers can catch up on their interests, access the information they want and receive convenient reminders of any appointments, care visits or medication they need to take.

CleverCogs™ allows customers to:

• have help at hand if they need it

• receive automatic reminders to take medication

• shop online and use other internet resources

• automate heating and lighting.