Technology to help you in your home

Assistive technology, also known as care technology, helps people stay at home longer and maintain their independence. It also provides reassurance to family and carers.

It could include reminders to take medication or getting help if someone has a fall. Devices can be standalone, linked to a trusted person or linked to a monitoring centre who will ensure you get the support you need. 
 

We install sensors to monitor daily routines and alert carers to unusual activity, helping catch problems early.

We work with Herts Careline to offer more affordable personal alarms so people can call for assistance.

If you already have assistive technology installed by us.

Assistive technology service

Our assistive technology service, Data Inspired Living, is an online dashboard that collects information about a person’s daily routine using small, discreet sensors placed around the home.

These sensors build a picture of their normal activities without recording sound or video. If something unusual happens, like missed medication or reduced movement, it alerts our team and family carers.

The goal is to help identify issues early and provide the necessary support to prevent them from becoming serious.

The assistive technology service also includes Herts Careline telecare giving people the ability to call for assistance in an emergency.

We always get full consent before installing sensors and allow people to decide if their carers or family can view the data.

See what our Data Inspired Living technology looks like:

Sensors

Dashboard

 
How to get it: contact us.

Herts Careline telecare service

Herts Careline offers personal alarm systems that can be worn around the neck or wrist to detect falls. These devices have alert buttons that connect to a 24/7 monitoring center, where operators respond to emergency alerts in people’s homes. This service provides reassurance to residents and their families.

How to get it: contact Herts Careline.

How to get care technology

Most care technology is available to purchase online, or from specialist shops. Your family might help you to obtain care technology, with your consent, to ease concerns and make staying in touch and caring easier. Costs vary and can be one off or may include a monthly payment and sometimes an installation charge.

Europe's largest trusted online comparison site for daily living equipment run by the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) - a national charity.

Which? has some great advice on what to think about when choosing assistive technology, the different types of devices available and where to get them

Find out about personal alarms and telecare, including how they work, who they can help, and how to order one.

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When you've been unwell

After an illness or hospital stay care technology might be provided for a short time while recovering strength and ability. Talk to your hospital social care team.