We offer a wide range of assistive technology and tech enabled care services to help individuals live independently and safely within their own homes for longer. We work with individuals to assess their technology needs and to make sure that they can consent, understand, retain and weigh the options around technology, before communicating their choice and preferences.
These services have been used to provide long-term support and also as a preventative measure to prevent, reduce and delay the need for additional care services.
We have identified assistive technology and tech enabled care as a key area of transformation over the next three years and are currently exploring a number of opportunities to enhance these services across the Cumberland. This includes working with our existing assistive technology provider and developing a number of pilot schemes to better understand how technology services can best support the market.
The current assistive technology service includes a telecare and monitoring system which monitors personal alarms, fall detectors and other monitoring devices, and alerts carers / family members in case of emergencies.
Market strengths
Massive advancements in technology available in market to make sure individuals with different needs can find suitable solutions.
Market challenges
Limited awareness of what assistive technology solutions are available and how best these can meet different needs.
Accessibility of digital solutions in the most remote and rural locations.
Delays in implementing digital solutions, with high usage of analogue devices.