The UK health and care technology landscape stands at an exciting crossroads. Over the past year, the replacement of analogue telecare systems with fully digital platforms has accelerated a shift toward proactive, data-driven, and personalised care.
Housing, care and retirement living providers have modernised at pace, ensuring the people they support remain safe, connected, and empowered. This shift has marked a decisive move away from reactive support toward proactive, preventative and insight-driven care.
Our UK Managing Director, Peter Kerly shares his predictions for the year ahead and how housing and care providers can stay ahead of the curve.
Building on a year of transformation
The past 12 months have demonstrated just how quickly technology can reshape care delivery. Cloud-based platforms, remote monitoring and insight-led care models have moved from optional tools to essential infrastructure.
At Everon UK, we’ve seen how digital solutions enable organisations to move from reactive support toward preventative care - spotting risks early, intervening in time and supporting residents with greater precision.
Data-driven care at the core
In 2026, digital governance, system resilience and transparent data management will become central to care provision. Digital platforms will support compliance with evolving regulations, providing real-time oversight, automated reporting and secure data storage.
Providers embracing these tools will be better positioned to identify trends, respond proactively to safeguarding concerns and plan services strategically - ensuring quality care is matched by operational efficiency.
The rise of AI
Artificial intelligence is set to become an everyday feature of care. AI-enabled systems will analyse movement, behaviour and activity patterns to detect early signs of deterioration, enabling timely interventions and reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
Our recent collaboration with leading health tech provider Howz to launch a new whitepaper demonstrated how wearable and telecare technology can detect meaningful changes in sleep patterns - including reduced duration, increased night-time wakefulness, and disrupted routines which often signal heightened fall risk or emerging health issues.
Upskilling the workforce
As technology becomes embedded in care delivery, workforce capability is critical. In 2026, providers will prioritise digital literacy, data interpretation, and confidence in AI-supported tools across all levels of their organisation.
Training will focus on helping staff understand insights, respond to alerts, and support residents in engaging with new technologies – building digitally confident teams that maximise the value of technological investments.
Looking ahead
As we move through 2026, digital care promises safer, smarter and more personalised support for residents across the UK.
Care providers can use these digital insights and data to create personalised care plans, anticipate future needs and optimise resources across housing, care, and retirement communities. Everon UK remains committed to leading this transformation - bringing expertise, innovation, and a people-first approach to the care industry.
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Across health, housing and social care, there is a shared understanding that the way we support people must evolve. The Minister for Health and Social Care (DHSC), Stephen Kinnock MP, has emphasised the importance of early intervention and the use of technology to maintain independence. Housing LIN fully supports this direction, recognising the enormous opportunity to reshape care and support at home through digital innovation.
As the UK moves towards a fully digital communications network, the potential for proactive and preventative care is unprecedented. The collaboration between Everon and Howz, working together as Everon Care, is a strong example of what that future looks like. By turning continuous pendant data into insight about daily life, sleep and wellbeing, Everon Care shows how existing technology can deliver early intervention and safer, more independent living whether in mainstream or specialist/supported housing.
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Everon UK has formalised its partnership with EKC Ashford College by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement reinforces their shared commitment to giving students the opportunity to understand more about how assistive technology contributes to helping people to live independently and positively.
EKC delivers high-quality training, learning, and employment opportunities for students across Kent. As a European business with a UK base in Kent, Everon is keen to support local educational facilities by providing specialist guidance and mentoring using its experience of developing and implementing digital care services.
Peter Kerly, Vice President of Group Sales and Marketing at Everon UK commented; “The Everon team is really pleased to be sponsoring the College with the intention of introducing students to the assisted living technology sector, and the ways this can help us to support our ageing population more effectively.
“It’s an industry that is really exciting, and is going through tremendous change as it harnesses the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning to turn data into insights and interventions to help people live well for longer.
“We’re looking forward to encouraging and supporting students to explore care technology, and are excited to be working with the College over the next year.”
EKC Ashford College Principal Lucy Clark added: “It was excellent to welcome Peter from Everon UK to our EKC Ashford College to celebrate this new partnership.
“His visit allowed us to show him the Everon UK display we have in one of our classrooms, and to highlight our vibrant learning environment.
“Today marks the first step in this exciting new partnership, and we cannot wait to see how it continues to flourish over the next year and support our students to unlock new opportunities and career paths.”
