Promoting Independence and Contributing to Safeguarding
Technology can make a difference to people with all kinds of abilities. From managing risks such as fires or falling, to aiding communication and helping to deliver greater privacy or dignity, technology can enable people to have more control over the way they live their lives. With public sector funding under increasing pressure, it is more important than ever that we realise the potential of enabling technologies to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and help our health, housing and social care systems to support their needs effectively.
Read more in our Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairment Solutions Guide
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Lifeline Smart Hub and DMP
The Smart Hub is Tunstall Healthcare UK’s first IP home unit, opening a new world of possibilities for the provision of care in the home.
Lifeline Vi / Vi+
The Lifeline Vi / Vi+ are Tunstall’s sixth generation home unit, and is the most technically advanced, flexible and simple to use telecare platform we’ve ever made.
iVi Intelligent Pendant
The iVi Intelligent Pendant is a small, discreet and lightweight, wearable device which allows the user to raise an alarm from anywhere in the home if they are in difficulty. It also automatically raises an alarm if a fall is detected.
CareAssist
The CareAssist is a portable telecare alarm that can receive telecare alerts and display not only the type of sensor activated but also either the location of the sensor or the name of the person the sensor has been assigned to.
Bogus Caller / Panic Button
Fixed near the door, this button will provide reassurance in the event of an unexpected caller. It can also be used to summon assistance or verbal prompts can be given via the Lifeline unit. Such incidents will also be automatically recorded and may be used in evidence.
Medication Dispensers
Medication Dispensers can be used to automatically provide access to medication over a 28 day period, providing audible and visual alerts to the user each time medication should be taken.
Enuresis Sensor
Placed between the mattress and sheet, this sensor provides immediate warning on detection of moisture, allowing effective action to be taken.
Epilepsy Sensor
Epilepsy sensors are used to monitor people with epilepsy while they sleep.
Bed / Chair Occupancy Sensor
The bed/chair occupancy sensor provides an early warning by alerting that the user has left their bed or chair and not returned within a pre-set time period, indicating a possible fall. The sensor can also be programmed to switch on lights, helping people find their way to and from bed easily.
