The WelcoMe App enables patients with a disability to plan personalised assistance when they visit a dental practice.

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The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry is the first dental practice in the UK to install this technology.

Using the app, disabled patients build and share an accessibility profile and can inform the practice when they are attending and their specific needs. Once they are en route, the practice can track where the user is and be at the door ready to welcome and assist where necessary.

WelcoMe businesses receive real time training and clear guidance on how to interact with customers directly related to their needs, disabilities or conditions they disclose and in return disabled visitors are provided with key up to date accessibility and assistance information. The WelcoMe app is supported by leading charities, such as RNIB, Alzheimer's Society and Deafblind UK, and caters for a wide range of disabilities, including deafness, autism, dementia, visual impairment and stammering.

For more information on WelcoMe visit www.wel-co.me, email caro@wel-co.me or call 07449451325.