Care and support technology
What does it do?
Telford & Wrekin Council is using the term 'care and support technology' to refer to services that use technology to deliver care and
support to vulnerable people.
These services include:
that people can return home from hospital more quickly.
Care and support technology provides a number of benefits. It:
support to vulnerable people.
These services include:
- assistive technology
- telecare
- telehealth
that people can return home from hospital more quickly.
Care and support technology provides a number of benefits. It:
- enables people to remain independent in their own home with increased safety and confidence
- reduces risks to vulnerable individuals
- ensures a timely response in the event of an accident or emergency
- provides support for carers and families
- gives people greater control of their own lives
- helps to reduce admissions to hospital
- helps to support discharge from hospital
- supports the rehabilitation or re-ablement of an individual after an accident
- supports people with long-term health conditions
Who it is for?
Care and support technology can benefit anyone who needs a little extra help to continue living independently in their own home, including:
- older people
- people with physical, sensory, cognitive or learning disabilities
- people with long-term health needs
- people requiring short-term support. For example on being discharged from hospital or recovering from an accident
- carers - by providing additional support and peace of mind
Where it is available?
Local service (Telford & Wrekin).
What it costs:
Please contact the organisation for more information
How to access or apply for it:
Address:
Telford & Wrekin Council
Darby House
Lawn Central
Telford
TF3 4JA
Tel: 01952 381280
Fax: 01952 381293
Email: olderpeoplesteam@telford.gov.uk
Telford & Wrekin Council
Darby House
Lawn Central
Telford
TF3 4JA
Tel: 01952 381280
Fax: 01952 381293
Email: olderpeoplesteam@telford.gov.uk
Classification(s):
Telecare/ Telehealth/ Carelines/ Community alarms, Support for carers / Relief Care / Respite Care, Services and Suppliers, Health & wellbeing services
Info last updated:
06/11/2012
Provider

Darby House Lawn Central, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JA