Dorset Council steps up use of 5G in-home sensors

Dorset Council has recently announced that it will increase its use of IoT sensors in the homes of vulnerable people to help identify those that may be in danger.

They are supplied by Internet of Things Solutions Group (IoTSG), connected via the Vodafone network, and placed on an individual’s kitchen shelf to monitor daily activity and send alerts of any changes in daily patterns, potentially indicating a fall or illness.

They can monitor ambient and environmental factors, and record behaviour patterns based on activities such as the use of a kettle, cooking and washing up.

The council said this approach provides reassurance for friends and family and enables a more targeted response by carers and emergency services, potentially saving money and time for the health and social care system.