Moray Residents Invited to Test an Independent Living Tool
- Oct 8
- 2 min read
A new digital health initiative launches in Moray this month, offering residents the chance to trial AskSARA, an innovative online tool designed to improve access to professional Occupational Therapy Advice and support.
Join us on Wednesday 29 October, from 10:00 to 15:30, at the Elgin Community Centre for a Community Appointment Day hosted by Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre’s Rural Centre for Excellence and Health and Social Care Moray.
The event will introduce AskSARA, a free easy-to use website that provides personalised advice on equipment and adaptations to help individuals live more independently, with impartial information on private purchase options.
Occupational Therapy empowers individuals to overcome daily challenges through practical, person-centred solutions. Whether recovering from illness, managing long-term conditions, or adjusting to life changes. Occupational Therapists can recommend the right equipment or adaptations to improve safety, reduce falls, and maximise independence at home. Attendees will be the first in Moray to test the platform and offer feedback.
AskSARA assesses users' needs and generates tailored reports with guidance, connecting them to helpful products, impartial private purchase, services, and if necessary, referral to Moray’s Occupational Therapy Team.
The event offers bookable one-to-one sessions with occupational therapy staff, drop-in advice, and access to local health and wellbeing organisations showcasing new digital tools developed in collaboration with Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre’s Rural Centre of Excellence and Health & Social Care Moray- part of a £5 million investment through the Moray Growth Deal.
Booking is essential for appointments with occupational therapy staff to test AskSARA, and can be booked here: https://www.dhi-scotland.com/event-details/rce-occupational-therapy-community-appointment-day-2025-10-29-10-00
If you are looking for help with bathing or access to your property, it may be helpful to bring photos of your bath or steps along on the day.
Drop-ins welcome to meet stallholders and learn how to help shape the future of health and care services in Scotland.
These include:
Heart of Moray – A wellness program focused on diet, weight management, and type 2 diabetes, ran by Moray Leisure Centre and NHS
Quarriers – Offers support for unpaid carers and testing digital tools to simplify service access by storing personal information securely
Moray Wellbeing Hub – Showcasing the Community Connections, a one-stop platform curated directory of local and online resources, connecting you to the right service
Health Point- An Information Point providing confidential health advice, found out about the Make Every Opportunity Count Tool (MEOC) and how they are working with DHI to make this available online
Elgin Library- Promoting NearMe video consultation rooms and health and wellbeing resources available in local libraries
Moray Telecare Service - Updates on switching from analogue to digital care technology, including preview of smart devices for preventative home support
Moray Handy Person Services – Volunteer-run support for small practical tasks at home
Community Wellbeing Development Team – Encouraging people over 50 to join local groups and manage their health through community activities
Contact details:
For more information, contact the RCE at: rce@dhi-scotland.com
