Droplet (Spearmark Health Ltd)

Droplet, provided by Spearmark Health Ltd, offers a technology-driven hydration monitoring solution designed to help older people and vulnerable individuals maintain proper fluid intake and avoid dehydration-related health complications. The Droplet-Tracker system uses internet-connected mugs and tumblers with intelligent base capsules that automatically measure fluid consumption, compare it against daily targets, and provide gentle visual and verbal reminders when hydration levels fall short. Developed over five years in consultation with more than 100 healthcare professionals, the system allows family members and carers anywhere in the world to monitor a loved one's hydration status remotely via a simple dashboard on smartphones or computers. Cloud-based processing sends warning messages to designated contacts if drinking levels are inadequate. The company is a member of TSA (the industry body for Technology Enabled Care) and was featured by NHS England's National Lead for Clinical Innovation, and supported by the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme.