Success of Polish Telecare Technology

Telecare, based on medical safety wristbands, is a technology that genuinely saves the health and lives of patients aged 65 and older, especially when every second counts, and help from loved ones is out of reach.

The telecare technology developed by SiDLY assists thousands of municipalities in Poland, Italy, and France in achieving the crucial goal of deinstitutionalizing healthcare and social care, enabling patients to safely function in their own homes.

However, the number of people in need still exceeds the financial capabilities of the implementing units, which is why national programs supporting the implementation of technology are crucial for the development of deinstitutionalization policy.

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The telemedical wristband SiDLY, designed to monitor health parameters, summon help, detect falls, and analyze activity, has become an indispensable support for thousands of seniors.

Data from the past year show that medical responders from SiDLY's telecentre intervened 14,000 times, including 700 times, calling an ambulance for individuals requiring urgent help in medical emergencies.

Additionally, in 3,367 cases, thanks to a mobile app and collaboration with telecentre responders, support was provided by family members or neighbors who could react swiftly – for instance, in situations where a senior had fallen and was unable to get up independently.

Telecare, utilizing advanced technologies such as these telemedical wristbands, mobile applications, and 24/7 monitoring by responders, redefines care standards for the elderly, enabling safe functioning in their home environment.

European Telecare Implementation Programs

As Maciej Klimek, Director of the Social Assistance Centre in Wojkowice (Poland),, points out, who implemented a telecare program for the residents of the municipality three years ago, telecare is not just a response to a fall or an SOS – it is also daily emotional support.

Ryszard Olszanowski, President of the Medical Chamber said, “One of the significant values of this program is helping those who live alone and want to remain independent. The wristband with telecare functionality provides safety and mental support. Moreover, the medical data analyzed by the responders allows for quicker and more accurate interventions, improving the quality of life for seniors. I believe that telecare programs should be developed in every aging society and in every Polish city. I believe that through the application of telecare, seniors at risk of multiple chronic conditions and potential dangerous events, remaining in their homes and environments they have lived in for many years, can be effectively protected 24 hours a day and feel safe, Their high sense of security results in them visiting doctors only when truly necessary, significantly impacting the reduction of waiting times for doctor appointments. Additionally, these solutions notably reduce the need for intervention from local social services, hence lowering the demand for their services, which is a problem for municipalities. I believe that government financial support for programs that promote and assist the implementation of telecare solutions can benefit seniors and streamline the institutional care system over their health and safety.”

Telecare also significantly impacts the social life of its users. Thanks to health and safety monitoring devices, seniors gain greater confidence, encouraging them to take more walks, meet friends, do shopping, or participate in local events.

Such social activity not only improves quality of life but also helps maintain good psychophysical condition longer. SiDLY technology currently supports 60,000 individuals, providing them with access to 24/7 medical responder care.

It is worth noting that SiDLY is a pioneer in the field of telemedical wristbands that have been designed and manufactured in Poland from the very beginning. The company now supplies its technology to dozens of telecenters across Europe.

Medical Precision of the technology – The Foundation of Care Quality

Edyta Kocyk, President of SiDLY, talks about the beginnings of the technology: “I created the technology with my grandmother in mind. Today, over 60,000 people use it, and the technology has huge scaling possibilities in every aging country. The wristband meets medical standards of class IIa, ensuring precise health measurements that are crucial in situations where responders do not have direct contact with the patient.

one patient said, “Thanks to the wristband, cardiac issues were detected that I had no idea about, Today I feel better and find it easier to overcome daily challenges. A responder from the Telecare Centre adds that telecare has an advantage over class I devices because its measurements are accurate, which is key in assessing the health status of patients.

About SiDLY

SiDLY is one of the fastest-scaling deep-tech companies in the telemedicine market segment. SiDLY's product is AI medical technology that saves lives and reduces the global problem of access to healthcare.

Thanks to the proprietary technology of a medical wristband, an AI-based telemedicine system and a mobile application, the company has created the most effective way of developing medical services, minimizing the need for institutional care. In 2023, the company was among the fastest scaling technology companies EMEA region, Deloitte CE Technology Fast 50/2023.