NHS England chairman Professor Sir Malcolm Grant has hailed a pioneering study by the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust aiming to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers through technology.

TIHM for dementia uses a network of small technological devices, installed in the home, which allow clinicians to remotely monitor a person’s health and safety round the clock and in real time.

The technology, which uses machine learning and data analytics, monitors everything from blood pressure, temperature and mood to movement in and outside of the home.

It can identify if someone is unwell or unsafe. It can also predict if someone is becoming unwell, allowing clinicians to step in early and offer support.

Commenting on the TIHM for dementia study after meeting Trevor and Moya Truman from Camberley and Marion and John Edwards from Shepperton who have been trialling the technology in their homes, Professor Sir Malcolm, said: “These are exciting times for the future of healthcare.

“TIHM is paving the way for a new approach that could transform the way we deliver care, especially for people with complex and long term health conditions.

“We are extremely grateful to Trevor and Moya and Marion and John for trialling this pioneering technology and for sharing their feedback with us.

“The technology is clearly making a tangible difference to their lives.”