Assistive technology
Overview
Assistive technology (also known as telecare) can help you or someone you care for, to live safely and independently at home.
It is useful for people living with:
- physical disabilities
- memory problems
- ill-health
- frailty
- learning difficulties
- mental health problems
Prices
Please call 0191 455 5523 for information on equipment prices and how to pay for the service.
Benefits of assistive technology
People who use assistive technology experience a range of benefits, including:
- feeling safer and more confident in their own home
- feeling safe and secure out in the community
- being able to remind themselves to do daily tasks like washing, bathing, cooking, cleaning, and gardening
- removing worry and giving peace of mind to their families or carers
- reducing the chance of hospital admissions e.g. as a result of a fall
- reducing the need for residential care