Evondos Kitty: Smarter Medication Administration at Home

Medication can become challenging, particularly for people taking several medicines or those who need medication at specific times throughout the day. Missed doses, forgotten medication and uncertainty around whether medication has already been taken can create additional worry for individuals, families and care professionals.

Right at Home Guildford & Farnham is introducing the Evondos Kitty medication dispensing system as another way to support medication administration at home. The system automatically dispenses pharmacy-prepared medication pouches at the correct time, provides reminders and can alert designated contacts if medication is missed.

For people who want to remain independent, the technology can provide additional support without removing their control over their daily routine. It can also work alongside professional homecare, giving carers more time to focus on personal support, wellbeing and meaningful interactions.

The Evondos Kitty is designed to make medication administration simpler and safer. Pharmacy-prepared medication is packaged into individual pouches and loaded into the dispenser in the order they need to be taken, removing the need for individuals to sort their own medication. When medication is due, the Kitty provides visual and audible reminders. A green light flashes and a clear voice prompt lets the person know their medication is ready. They simply press one button, and the correct pouch is automatically dispensed and presented ready to take.

If medication is not collected within the allocated timeframe, the pouch is automatically withdrawn and securely stored inside the device. This helps reduce the risk of missed medication being accessed later or accidentally taking the same dose twice. The system can also alert designated contacts if medication is missed, such as a family member, next of kin or our office team.

By combining automated dispensing, reminders and alerts, the Kitty provides an additional layer of support around medication administration while helping individuals maintain greater independence in their daily medication routine.

Medication administration is an important part of homecare, but a care visit involves much more than medication. People may also need support with personal care, meals, appointments, household routines, companionship or simply having someone there for a conversation.

For Right at Home Guildford & Farnham, the technology is intended to complement personalised homecare rather than replace it. The Kitty can support tasks that can be automated, while carers continue to provide the human connection, professional judgement and personal support that technology cannot replicate.

The goal is to find the right balance between technology and human care. By using innovative medication management alongside professional homecare, people can receive appropriate support while continuing to live as independently as possible in their own homes.