We’re excited to introduce Orchid Connect Limited as one of the successful grant recipients of our CareTech Challenge! This Jersey-based business has secured funding to launch Orchid Connect powered by Access Assure—an innovative hybrid care service designed to empower older adults to live independently for longer while reducing pressure on carers and the healthcare system.
Proactive, Technology-Enabled Care
Orchid Connect’s solution integrates cutting-edge IoT sensors, AI-driven insights, and user-friendly tools to transform how care is delivered. Instead of focusing solely on reactive alarms, their system takes a proactive approach, identifying potential issues early and supporting better decision-making, ultimately reducing the burden on traditional care models.
Key features of the service include:
- Smart Monitoring: Sensors and AI detect changes in daily activity, helping carers and families respond before problems escalate.
- Seamless Communication: Families, friends, and caregivers are kept in the loop with real-time updates via a user-friendly app.
- Efficient Resource Use: The data helps optimise care plans, ensuring the right level of support at the right time.
This proven Access Assure technology has already been used successfully across the UK, including award-winning implementations in London Boroughs of Sutton and Barnet.
What This Means for Jersey
Orchid Connect’s approach addresses critical challenges in Jersey’s care sector, including a scarcity of human resources and rising costs. By blending tech-enabled care with existing services, they aim to enhance efficiency, improve outcomes, and ultimately reduce the burden on traditional care models.
For Older Adults:
- Stay independent at home for longer with personalised, proactive support.
- Avoid unnecessary hospital stays thanks to early intervention.
For Families and Carers:
- Real-time updates and insights offer reassurance and reduce stress.
- Efficient allocation of care resources ensures support where it’s needed most.
For Jersey’s Healthcare System:
- Lower care costs through preventative care measures.
- Free up hospital beds with faster, safer discharges.
The Road Ahead
With Impact Jersey’s funding, Orchid Connect aims to reach 2,000 users within three years, making this service widely available across the island. Their subscription-based model ensures the service will remain affordable and sustainable for years to come.
Why We Chose Orchid Connect
Orchid Connect combines a decade of care experience with innovative, proven technology in partnership with Access Assure. Their plan to deliver proactive, scalable, data-driven care impressed us with its potential to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives while addressing the care sector’s toughest challenges.
Read more: Meet the first round of ‘CareTech Challenge’ projects
