RITA-Strengthening minds & bodies
15
Oct
2025
This article, written by Saugata, the newest Therapeutic Worker at Hawkhurst Community Hospital in Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust was uploaded to the staff Intranet, accessible to 6000+ staff. Saugata has embraced the RITA Software by recently initiating daily morning Group Exercise Sessions utilising the RITA screen at Hawkhurst Community Hospital.
Wellbeing Sensors Video Launched!
17
Sep
2025
We’re excited to share that our new Wellbeing Sensors video is now live, giving you a clear, practical overview of how this technology can support safer, more person‑centred care for people living with dementia.
In the video, we walk through how the Wellbeing Sensor provides five layers of continuous monitoring, all working together to protect residents and patients while preserving their dignity and independence. You’ll see how the system can detect bed exits, potential falls, changes in vital signs and episodes of challenging behaviour, and then immediately alert staff so they can respond quickly and appropriately. This means less time worrying about what might be happening behind a closed door, and more time focused on meaningful interaction and therapeutic care.
The video also shows how the sensors can be tailored to different environments, whether that’s an acute hospital ward, an intermediate care setting, a care home or a person’s own home. Dementia leads, ward managers and nursing teams can see exactly how the technology fits into existing workflows, helping to reduce avoidable falls, shorten length of stay and ease the pressure on high‑cost 1:1 specialling. Real‑world scenarios in the video illustrate how early alerts can prevent harm, reduce distress and support calmer, more therapeutic environments for both patients and staff.
We know that any new technology needs to be simple to use and reliable in busy clinical settings. That’s why the video spends time demonstrating the intuitive interface, clear alerting and the way information is presented to staff. You’ll see how the Wellbeing Sensor supports confident decision‑making, improves communication within the team and helps evidence safer staffing and better outcomes.
If you are responsible for dementia care, falls prevention or complex care pathways, this video is designed to give you a concise but detailed introduction to what the Wellbeing Sensor can offer. Watch it to explore how this state‑of‑the‑art monitoring solution could enhance wellbeing, improve safety and deliver measurable benefits across your wards, units and care homes.
Reducing slips and falls with RITA Durham County Council
11
Sep
2025
RITA is used in all the Extra Care schemes to support service users with memory impairments and also in 82 Care homes across County Durham.
A Harrow mayor praised for RITA donation
08
Aug
2025
Yesterday the Mayor of Brent Cllr Ryan Hack kindly launched the introduction of RITA at Northwick Park Hospital, widely used by Harrow residents, has recently received a RITA device kindly supplied due to a generous donation from a former Mayor of Harrow,
RITA Powers Enhanced Therapeutic Observations & Care in NHS Hospitals
20
Jun
2025
Following the implementation of RITA across several hospitals participating in NHS England’s Enhanced Therapeutic Observation and Care (ETOC), RITA has been recognised as a valuable digital enabler. The platform is empowering staff to deliver more person-centred care whilst driving measurable outcomes. These include:
Guinness & the GAA bring back treasured memories in Ireland!
22
Apr
2025
My Improvement Network is incredibly honoured and privileged to be working together with Diageo and Guinness to enhance the lives of people living with Dementia across the Republic of Ireland. Our RITA (Reminiscence and Interactive Therapeutic Activities) solution is being introduced to services across Ireland who are caring for people living with Dementia. Diageo and Guinness have generously supplied resources from the historic Guinness Archive to further enhance the Reminiscence resources contained within RITA, ensuring that carers can deliver reminiscence therapy using localised resources to support meaningful engagement.
RITA used in prayer room at the Divine Care Centre in Wingate County Durham
09
Jan
2025
The Divine Care Centre in Wingate has had some pews donated from their local church which they have used to make a prayer room for their residents.
They are also using RITA (Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities’) which is an all-in-one touch screen based system which offers digital reminiscence therapy through the use of user- friendly interactive screens and tablets to blend entertainment with therapy.
Big-hearted trio buy therapy device for Islay dementia patients
08
Jan
2025
Three fundraising superstars have purchased a new touch screen therapy system for Islay Hospital which will help dementia patients to recall and share memories from their past.