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‘Smart Socks’ at care homes in Dorset

The 'SmartSocks' can track someone's heart rate, sweat, temperature and motion. Dorset Council is trialling the product in care homes to detect when people with dementia or autism are in distress.

´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Solent's Steve Harris has been speaking to Councillor Jane Somper, who oversees adult social care, health and housing at Dorset Council, and Dr Zeke Steer from the company behind the socks.

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