The rise of technology in care: how will it affect workers?

From smart trousers to humanoid robots, technological developments could revolutionise social care, but concerns have been raised by those employed in the sectorLast year Southend-on-Sea became the first UK council to employ a humanoid robot to help older people with certain activities. Pepper the robot can play memory games and show videos, and will help with reminiscence activities or exercise sessions.It is, perhaps, a glimpse of things to come. Technology has a growing role in the care secto