With the advent of wearables, specifically those with the ability to collect and transfer biometric data, there is now a promising avenue for digital innovation in wellbeing. Wearables, such as the Apple watch, allow us to create an initial feedback loop of data, analysis and recommendations that will help alert employees of any potential medical or environmental issues which may negatively impact their wellbeing.
The TAPP watch app was born out of a concept from last year’s Innovation Festival and the Shout team have been proud to help Northumbrian Water bring it to life in a high-functioning prototype app. In the Wear is Wellness sprint at this year’s Festival, we focused on what the future roadmap for TAPP could look like and how the data collected can be used to make a real difference to the mental & physical health of Northumbrian Water’s employees