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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