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Nourish – Care Management System The system is designed to give care providers the digital tools to leave the paper trail behind. The easy to use electronic care management platform enables our care teams to plan, record, report and coordinate care on the go from phones and Computers. It empowers our care teams to record more accurate notes, in less time . And with simple search and report functions, we can find and share critical information about the people we care for easily. Innovation and Best Practice in Design Big Sister House Project The aim of the Big Sister project was to trial a home that had been designed to incorporate technologies not previously brought together in one single house. Building on our knowledge of cutting edge energy efficient homes, we wanted to challenge current knowledge and behaviours in the home in order to create a living environment that was as energy efficient as possible, but also employed assistive technology that could be extended as the needs of the occupant changed. In addition to employing the latest energy technology to reduce the cost of heating and and impacts of fuel poverty, the property was fitted with a KNX wiring system to make the house “Smart”. In this Smart home, all of the building technology is interlinked within a single system which makes it perfect for occupation by a household with a disabled family member Lights, shading, heating, ventilation, and door communication are included, even the kitchen appliances. It fine-tunes how the components interact to perfectly match needs. Master controls for the building functions – at home and remotely. It also allows easy control of the building technology functions from a single master device. 48