An east London care home has been trialling technology such as robot pets and Amazon Alexas to help transform the lives of residents living with dementia.

Kallar Lodge on Gregory Road, Marks Gate, is Barking and Dagenham’s only remaining council-run care home.

The home is part of the Adults Care and Support integrated care service and currently supports 43 residents who are aged over 65 and have dementia.

Following the launch of Barking and Dagenham Council’s new care technology service with the provider Alcove in September 2023, Kallar Lodge has been using a range of devices to support its residents.