Integrated Adults and Social Care Services and Children's Social Care Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Statement of Purpose 2025 - 2028

Technology Enabled Care (TEC), often referred to as Assistive Technology, is an approach to supporting people to continue to live at home for as long as possible. It encompasses a range of tools and systems designed to help people to manage their health and wellbeing and to access support when they need it, by using assistive technology devices, remote monitoring and even Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support people in a person-centred way to live more independently. 

Technology Enabled Care has the potential to transform the way people engage in and control their own care and support needs, empowering them to manage their care and their families in a way that is right for them. It enables time and efficient remote support and offers choice and personalisation, reducing, delaying and in some cases preventing dependency on services and high-cost care packages. 

Some examples of TEC include, but not limited to:

• telecare, including personal alarms, fall detectors, medication reminders and other devices that can be activated in case of an emergency or to prompt users with reminders
• skype and videoconferencing for real time communication to provide guidance, support and instruction from a distance
• telehealth, including the technology to monitor vital signs, manage chronic conditions and provide remote consultations with health care professionals

Used effectively TEC can:

• promote independence
• improve confidence
• help manage risks around the home and in the community
• support a person to remain living at home
• help with memory and recall
• support a person to carry out key tasks such as making a cup of tea
• provide reassurance to carers and family members