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Oysta joins The Access Group

Oysta has become part of The Access Group, one of the UK’s leading software providers with an extensive portfolio of solutions for health, local government and care organisations. The Access Health, Support and Care ecosystem of products supports each stage of an individual’s health and care journey, providing continuity as needs change.

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Factory Audit 2023

Mario Zuccaro, the Founder of Oysta has spent two weeks in China, overseeing the audits of the factories we use to manufacture our devices and sensors. We are pleased to announce our factories have passed their audit.

Factory Audit 2023

London Marathon 2023

We are pleased to support our Head of Service and Delivery, Pamela-Jane Paton and Jenny Wykes, our Customer Success Executive as they are ready to cross the finish line of the London Marathon this Sunday 23 April 2023.

London Marathon 2023

Oysta supports Akwaaba

Oysta supports Akwaaba, a charity which increases the opportunities available to children in Ghana that we, in the UK take for granted.

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Care-workers to support up to NINE TIMES more vulnerable people every night

A pilot study in Telford and Wrekin using Oysta devices allows two mobile care workers who would previously have only been able to care for two people overnight, to support between 16 and 20 people instead.

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Oysta Attends Mobile World Congress

We were kindly invited by Vodafone Business to collaborate on their Mobile World Congress stand to present our IoT sensors that allows water monitoring remotely thanks to Vodafone’s Narrow B-IoT.

Oysta attends Mobile World Congress

Technology “can help medically fit patients leave hospital sooner” says leading politician

South Northamptonshire MP, Dame Andrea Leadsom met with the team at Oysta and one of our customers, TEC provider, Millbrook.

Oysta Technology Approved for G-Cloud 13 with InteliCare™

Technology company, Oysta Technology, are proud to announce that they have been accepted onto the UK government’s Crown Commercial Service (CCS) procurement framework G-Cloud 13, providing cloud software via the digital marketplace.

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Patients get home from hospital three days sooner

Camden Council, in partnership with Oysta, has successfully piloted a care tech device to allow residents to return from the hospital sooner and be fully supported to recover at home. Saving the NHS an estimated 630 bed days – equating to £252,000 in financial savings

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Monitor VIPs fluid intake with the integration of Aquarate’s Hydracup into IntelliCare™

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Aquarate. The core of our care platform, IntelliCare™ is to enable personalised and preventative care and Aquarate helps us to take this further by monitoring fluid intake using their Hydracup.

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'Miracle man' continues day-to-day life with Alzheimer's - thanks to new technology and Andover Mind

A MAN who suffered from a stroke and meningitis hasn't let Alzheimer's slow his stride, thanks to new technology and an Andover charity. Known as the 'miracle man', former director Hugo, 78, from Hampshire defied medics' warning he wouldn't walk again after waking up from his month-long coma after suffering a haemorrhagic stroke, followed by bacterial meningitis.

Day-to-day life with Alzheimer's

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Press Release: Oysta, Vodafone Spain and Caser Seguros join forces

Oysta Technology, Vodafone Spain and Spain’s leading insurance provider Caser partnered to launch an innovative project to take care of elderly and independent people.

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3G Coverage in the UK

Vodafone and EE have committed to turning off 3G networks by 2023. Oysta devices will remain fully capable of supporting continued communication after 3G disconnection. Learn more...

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New OYSTA IntelliCare™ Feature, WeatherWatch enables Proactive Care

We encourage VIPs to be safe whilst pursuing an active lifestyle and remove any isolation boundaries. WeatherWatch helps carers take this further, discover more...

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OYSTA SafeHome Launch: Keep Vulnerable Independent People safe at home and away from home

We have developed our SafeHome™ range, so that we can provide peace of mind to carers and families that their Vulnerable Independent Person (VIP) is safe at home

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Never Fear Plenty Of Device Stock Regardless Of Omicron

Never Fear: Plenty of OYSTA device stock regardless of Omicron

Most of the world’s electronic devices have components from China or are assembled in China. Some of our OYSTA devices are manufactured in China, too. Our UK office has plenty of OYSTA devices in stock, ready to ship.

Oysta welcomes Hawkeye Security Care to the family

Starting the year as we mean to go on, Oysta was delighted to welcome Hawkeye Security Care into Oysta HQ, to receive a certificate confirming their status as a new Oysta Monitoring Centre.

A story of difference from South Gloucester Council: Hospital to Home

South Gloucestershire Council shares its experience of working with Oysta. Enabling a vulnerable person to return home after a stay in hospital, the Oysta Pearl allowed Miguel to maintain his independence.

Oysta join TSA & ADASS to discuss adult social care on the 30th November

As part of the TSA/ADASS regional events series, Oysta's Natasha Salway will be speaking to the South West Region on the innovation and outcomes of Technology Enabled Care.

Oysta Technology have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Growing Business Awards

Bringing together and honouring some of the UK’s most outstanding entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses, the Growing Business Awards are one of the most established and respected celebration of SME and entrepreneurial success in the UK.

How telecare works to boost confidence

How telecare works to boost the confidence & independence of the vulnerable leaving shielding

Oysta & Southampton City Council care for the most vulnerable during height of COVID-19 pandemic

As with every other Local Authority in the UK, the provision of care to its most vulnerable residents was the priority for Southampton City Council during the COVID-19 crisis. Ensuring the well-being of people living on their own and shielding because of medical vulnerability continues to be a significant challenge for social care providers across the UK.

Successful first year for scheme to protect people in Hampshire living with dementia

People living with dementia are being kept safer thanks to a safer walking partnership scheme.

Oysta joins Scottish suppliers list after cybersecurity assessment

We are proud to announce the Oysta Pearl +, the Oysta Pearl II and Oysta’s IOT IntelliCare platform have been added to the Scotland Digital Office Assessed Supplier List.

What a night!

Oysta Technology presented the Business Innovation Award at the SME Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire Awards evening last night.

Oysta Technology at 2021 Home Care Expo

The Home Care Expo is dedicated to inspiring a new era of domiciliary care. It is taking place on the 15th and 16th September at the NEC Birmingham.

Oysta helping to shape adult care in Southampton

Giving Thomas and his mum Tracey confidence and peace of mind, Oysta have opened up a more independent life for the family.

Helping Thomas

Finalists Oysta head to Awards Ceremony in London

As finalists for the Growing Business Intelligence Bridges Positive Impact Award, Team Oysta attended the Awards Ceremony in London to find out if they were winners...

Oysta helps Ray to get on his bike for epic UK book tour

Ray Carole, author of ‘The Clinic’ will be taking on an epic journey cycling across the UK to promote his new book and raise money for Bowra Foundation. Using his trusty Brompton Bike – preferred by commuters, not long-distance cyclists – Ray will be testing his resilience to complete #theworldsworstbooktour.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: The importance of physical exercise

Physical activity has a huge potential to enhance our wellbeing. It is estimated that even a short burst of 10 minutes’ brisk walking increases our mental alertness, energy, and positive mood. Reducing stress and increasing self-esteem the benefits of regular movement play a huge role in improving the quality of life.

Oysta Pearl II is now a part of the Taking Care family of leading personal alarm products

From today, Oysta’s Pearl II digital telecare solution is now a part of the Taking Care family of leading personal alarm products.

Oysta working in partnership with W4G

Delivering effective security services security services to businesses and private clients throughout the UK, W4G Security are renowned for the high-quality service they provide. Helping clients to meet safety objectives, W4G hold attention to detail as central to their offering.

Oysta achieve Quality Standards Framework (QSF) accreditation

Oysta Technology are proud to announce that they have been granted the national Quality Standards Framework (QSF) accreditation from TEC Quality.

Oysta is ready to assist

We are ready and waiting to assist you as we go through the UK’s second Lockdown this month.

Stay postive and get in touch

It’s going to be a tough day today – more for some than others – as we hear what the new COVID19 restrictions are going to look like.

Oysta supports World Mental Health Day 2020

As we support World Mental Health Day today, Oysta continue to ensure that the benefits of our telecare technology and service, go much further than just providing peace of mind for the Carers and the Vulnerable Independent People (VIP) that use our solutions.

Join Oysta at IOT Congress 2020.

Connectivity for IoT is mission critical. Getting it right is difficult but getting it wrong can come at a real cost. Cellular for IoT is driving a new wave of innovation and digital transformation with its combination of capabilities creating new opportunities in a wide range of industries.

Introducing Pearl II

Partnerships

Oysta’s partnerships with Red Cross Spain and Red Cross Portugal enables care in innovative ways

Oysta reach Business Awards finals

Exciting times at Oysta Technology as we hear the news that we have reached the finals of the Northamptonshire Business Awards 2019!

Independent testing confirms security of Oysta device

Committed to ensuring the security of our monitoring and assistance technology for vulnerable independent people, Oysta technology are pleased to announce the results of the latest round of independent testing.

Successful first year for scheme to protect people in Hampshire living with dementia

The scheme is led by Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Constabulary and the PA Consulting Group-led Argenti Care Technology Partnership.

Oysta welcomes global telecare study.

Saving lives, preserving independence & delaying the move to a care home

Mental Health Awareness Week

Supporting active lives for Vulnerable Independent People (VIP’s)

How GPS saves lives

People with dementia should have access to location finding devices – like GPS trackers – so that family carers and the police can locate the person in an emergency if they get lost, according to a new study by the University of Southampton.

Oysta signs landrmark agreement with Red Cross and Prosegur Alarms

Oysta Spain signs landmark agreement with Portuguese Red Cross (FMC) and Prosegur Alarms to provide TeleAssistance (Telecare) across Portugal

Carers can take Telecare into the digital age

In this blog we explain how telecare has evolved and how carers hold the key to raising awareness of advanced telecare services that are fit for the digital age and improve the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Undertaking positive risks to maintain independence.

Three lessons to take forward

At the highest level, there are three lessons to achieve acceleration in service deployment

New Pathways

Vulnerable people need the freedom to be at home and in the community while being safe. The Oysta mobile service enables care organisations to provide safer independence for vulnerable people of any age everywhere, not just in the home.

Go Faster? How?

It’s taken over 10 years but happily, from politicians to practitioners, the debate has moved from whether TECS can benefit people to how health and social care can best be improved using TECS.

Is there light?

What fabulous news that the UK will start to receive its first vaccine in days. My mother is a care worker aged 72, so I could not be happier. It is a day we should celebrate. There have been far too many months of negativity, and now we have some light.

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