A drinks coaster that monitors a hospital patient’s cup to remind them to stay hydrated could help save the NHS up to £1 billion a year – especially boosting dementia sufferers' care.
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) design student Cameron Sandy, 22, was inspired to create his working prototype by his mother who works as a nurse and knew the challenge of ensuring vulnerable patients drink enough fluids.
Date: 9 June
