Carerflare – innovating with Arrow for independent living

Mark Bennett, founder of Carerflare Ltd – has a strong background in engineering and robotics – as well as a successful military career behind him. Following his military service, Mark took the opportunity to re-evaluate his future, and it was a very personal experience that inspired his next venture. Seeing his parents struggle to look after his grandparents sparked an interest in adult social care. His company, Carerflare, is a start-up dedicated to supporting independent living through the innovative use of technology.

Their first product and service combination alerts carer networks in the event of an incident. It links near-field communications wearable devices, such as radio frequency identification (RFID) wrist bands, a wireless technology that uses radio waves to identify objects, alongside a carer-based social network platform. This means that anyone with anything but the oldest of smartphones can act quickly and effectively, scanning the wearable device to immediately link them with the individual’s care network. Many groups can benefit from the security and reassurance offered by Carerflare – those with disabilities, the elderly, children, and anyone who wants to continue enjoying independent living, without having to stay close to caregivers.

Creating a reliable system that’s scalable and secure

Mark knew he was onto something revolutionary in the field of care. But there were obstacles in his path that he needed to overcome. Firstly, how to make sure that the platform could grow with its user base. Secondly, how to guarantee the system’s functionality in critical, time-sensitive situations. And finally, how to manage secure storage, transmission, and access to sensitive information.