Home Assistive Technology
What is Assistive Technology?
"Assistive Technology" is a broad range of devices which are used to help you perform some task of daily living. This could enhance (or subsititute) the function of some physical or mental ability that is impaired. These devices include:
- memo minders
- smoke detectors
- fall detectors
- bed / chair occupancy sensors
- supportive tools and equipment for environmental control.
Assistive Technology can be homemade, purchased off the shelf, modified, or commercially available.
For further information about Assistive Technology and whether you are eligible for assistance please contact Social Services Helpdesk on 01202 633902 or email sshelpdesk@poole.gov.uk
Assistive Technology can provide you with:
- Peace of mind to you and your family.
- Independence.
- Better integration into mainstream life.
- General health and safety.
- The avoidance of serious accidents in the home.
Examples of Assistive Technology
Alertacall Wellbeing Conformation System
Alertacall is a unique service that actively confirms your safety everyday. This service will confirm the safety of people who live in Poole and is suited to a wide range of people such as the elderly. This system can check that you are ‘up and about’ and that you have got home safely everyday. If Alertacall cannot confirm your safety by an agreed time each day, the service will telephone up to three different people who you have chosen to let them know. Alertacall is easy to use, there is no complicated equipment and you can be up and running quickly.
The Alertacall Service is available for 24 months at no charge to a number of eligible people on a first-come, first-served basis. A decision will be made by Borough of Poole at the end of the initial 24 months as to whether to extend the pilot and your use of the Alertacall service at no charge.
The Alertacall Service:
- Is pro-active and non-intrusive.
- Is reliable and easy to use.
- Resolves common concerns.
- There is nothing to wear or carry.
- Can help when you are unconscious.
- Compliments other care services.
Smoke detectors
Smoke detectors raise an alarm which investigates the situation in the event of dangerous smoke being emitted into your home.
Fall detectors
Fall Detectors are useful devices that provide a special trigger that will automatically detect if you have fallen. A alarm is then raised which is then automatically sent to a control
Tunstall flood detectors
Tunstall Flood Detectors provide an early warning in flood situations such as taps being left on.
Vivatec Preventative Care Fall Prevention Night Lights
This useful, simple device switches itself on when you are near. The night lights provide help to prevent falls at night by promoting a soft amber glow. The lights also have three different operating modes and have an eight meter operating range.
Memo Minder
This device has many home safety and security applications, as well as being a useful tool for health and safety procedures.
Tunstall and Initial Bed and Chair Occupancy Sensors
This device can be tailored to suit your specific daily activities. The sensor is designed to automatically raise an alarm, if you have not gone to bed or got out of bed by the predetermined time and also if you get out of bed during the night and do not return within the predetermined time period.
Pill Dispensers
This dispenses the tablets to you and reminds you to take them. The device maximizes the safety and the outcomes for you.
Further Information
We can supply this information in large print, on audio tape, or have it translated for you. A member of staff will also be happy to discuss this information with you.
Data Protection Act
DATA PROTECTION ACT The information you provide is protected by the Data Protection Act. Strict controls are in place to safeguard such data. Further details are in our leaflet " Protecting your personal information" which can be supplied on request. By giving information and signing this form you agree that the information may be shared with other parts of the Local Authority and other agencies with whom Social Services work so that the appropriate services may be arranged. Information may be sent to you as a result of this assessment.
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