We’re proud to have partnered with The Lister Alliance and Cisco to help bring the Community Connections project to life. Using Cisco Webex technology, the platform connects isolated and elderly people with each other and with local community activities. Early feedback shows participants feel healthier, more confident, and better connected – proving the power of technology when designed around people. A huge thank you to Chris Gooding and our technical team for their dedication in shaping this human-centric solution. Proud to see innovation in healthcare delivered with heart. #Cinos #CiscoInnovationLabs #CommunityConnections #DigitalHealth #Innovation #Technology #Community
At The Lister Alliance, we believe digital connectivity has the power to bring people closer together, and our Plymouth Living Lab is proving just that. Working with our partners in the region, the team have been piloting a range of technologies to support a shift from reactive to proactive, anticipatory care. One of these projects, Community Connections (formerly known as Deleting Loneliness), uses Cisco WebEx technology to connect isolated and elderly people with each other, and with local community activities. Early evaluation has shown that participants who use the platform more frequently report feeling healthier, more confident and better connected. Proving that digital engagement can make a real difference to wellbeing. Why does it matter? Because loneliness has serious health consequences too. It can increase your risk of death by 26% and is a known risk factor for depression in later life. A special thank you to Chris Gooding and the team at Cinos for their continued passion and creativity in shaping this project. Their work shows what’s possible when technology is designed around people, helping to turn connection into real-world impact. The feedback from our Community Connections users says it all. Swipe through to hear what participants have to say. This work is a reminder that innovation in healthcare isn’t just about new technology. It’s about human connection. #DigitalHealth #LonelinessAwareness #LivingLab #TheListerAlliance #Cisco Simon Dyke Kieran Green Rachael Fox Sheena Asthana Dr John Downey Adam Sims Mel Goral Kris Povey Luke Nelson