The care records of 12,000 elderly and vulnerable adults have been read by an artificial intelligence (AI) system to help identify those most at risk of falling, a council said.

Norfolk County Council has rolled out the technology across the county following a successful pilot scheme.

People identified by the technology as high risk are called or visited by social workers who review their care plans and install grab rails and ramps where needed.

Alison Thomas, the cabinet member for adult services at Norfolk County Council, said the AI system has saved the authority money and improved people's wellbeing.

The project is a collaboration between Norfolk County Council, voluntary, community and social enterprises, local councils and NHS organisations.