We are teaming up with Northamptonshire Libraries to host a Health Tech event at Weston Favell Library as part of Good Things Foundation Get Online Week 2025.
Good Things Foundation's annual Get Online Week aims to help thousands of people bridge the digital divide by discovering the benefits of being online and building their confidence in using the internet.
Come to our free event at Weston Favell Library to try out the latest innovative technology from various providers that can help people live healthy, happy and independent lives.
There is free parking for 3 hours at Weston Favell Centre - find out about parking and how to extend your stay.
What’s included?
Pop along at any time to talk to and try out some of the following technology - we’ll be adding to this list as more providers are confirmed:
How Virtual Reality can be used in wellbeing and mental health - Dr Mu Mu (University of Northampton)
Showcasing the latest in Technology Enabled Care for Assisted Living in partnership with Iris IoT and Genus Care, and the use of AI to "test your balance" and produce corrective exercises as part of a pioneering Human Balance Sport and Wellbeing project - dbfb Communications
BridgitCare: an AI Carers Assessment and Support Planning Tool - Carers Network, Northamptonshire Carers Association
Using the power of innovative smart glasses technology to enhance accessibility and improve the lives of individuals with visual impairments - Mavis Technologies
Beam Magic Notes: The AI assessment tool which is transforming how social workers do their jobs - Beam
Remote monitoring system - West Northamptonshire Council: Adult Social Care team
Rose the adult care AI digital assistant: try out a new way to get quick adult care advice and support via WhatsApp - West Northamptonshire Council: Innovation team
Screening demo: identifying future problems so they can be addressed early - Integrated Care Northamptonshire
Virtual Reality Therapy - Rebecca Gill
“Wow” map of Northamptonshire’s healthcare system: join the discussion on where technology can help improve processes - Julie Trew, Northamptonshire Carers Network
Library staff will be on hand to help you with accessing many of our digital library services that we offer if you are a library borrower. If you're not a member, it’s free to join the library.
We will also be encouraging people to connect with each other and explore potential new collaborations for the future.