What is assistive living technology?
Assistive living technology is a range of devices or systems that can help you to live independently in your home. This is also known as Technology Enabled Care. These are not necessarily medical devices.
This equipment can support you in many areas of your everyday life, including:
- environmental safety (e.g., alarms for people with sensory needs)
- environmental control (e.g., turning on and off lights)
- communication (making it easier to contact people)
- taking medication (reminders)
- orientation (knowing when and where you are)
Fees and charges
There is no charge for any assistive technology equipment.
However, some equipment needs to be linked to the community alarm service provided by Rothercare. There is a charge for this alarm service.
Find out more about community alarms
Request assistive technology
To request assistive technology please contact the Adult Care Customer Contact team.
They may be able to provide some technology themselves, or they may refer you for a care needs assessment or occupational therapy assessment. The person working with you may recommend other items or apps which we cannot provide, but may help you.