A pioneering collaboration North London collaboration has been recognised at the HSJ Digital Awards after care home falls were cut by 87 per cent.
North Central London ICB (NCL ICB), North London Councils, Transformation Partners in Health and Care (TPHC), and care tech provider Ally Cares have been named winners of the Connecting Health and Social Care Through Digital category at the HSJ Digital Awards 2025.
The winning project reduced night-time falls by up to 87 per cent across 10 care homes using AI-powered acoustic monitoring. Other outcomes include:
- A 56 per cent drop in falls in one home within three months.
- Ambulance callouts reduced from 33 to zero in another home.
- 52 per cent of residents enjoying better sleep, leading to calmer days and fewer medication needs.
Muyi Adekoya, head of market development and chief nursing officer’s directorate – complex care, NCL ICB, said: “This win reflects the strength of partnership working in North Central London, and the willingness of care providers to embrace and leverage digital solutions that make a real difference to care home residents who have complex health and social care needs. From improved health outcomes to more empowered care staff, we’re proud to see this work recognised. A big thank you to everyone involved. We hope that the compelling evidence from this project will help the NHS and providers to utilise acoustic monitoring technology to improve outcomes, reduce hospital admissions and support improved care overall.”
Ally Cares CEO and Co-Founder Thomas Tredinnick commented: “This is about giving teams insight without intrusion. Technology should never replace care, but it can give it the time and focus it deserves. The link between disturbed nights and increased falls is clear and our technology gives care teams the insight they need to act earlier, avoid unnecessary checks, and let residents sleep in peace. We’re thrilled to see this work recognised at a national level and to support homes by enabling a faster response when needed, and peace of mind when not.”