Community Support Health and Community Services Barry Fearon Senior Commissioning Manager
AGENDA TELECARE HERTS HOME SAFETY SERVICE
TELECARE How it works and the two different types of telecare Gadgets (sensors) Benefits to service users Overview
TELECARE DEFINITION ‘ The continuous, automatic and remote monitoring of real time emergencies in order to manage the risks associated with independent living’.
TELECARE
TELECARE Community Linked
TELECARE Carer Linked
TELECARE
TELECARE
Equipment to Assist Memory Impairment
Equipment to Assist Memory Impairment
Equipment to Assist Memory Impairment
TELECARE Dementia Focussed (GPS tracking)
TELECARE Enables an individual to retain their independence Instils confidence, knowing support is on hand Peace of mind for relatives BENEFITS OF TELECARE
HERTS HOME SAFETY SERVICE Service is free for vulnerable people Home Security Fire Safety Falls Prevention Service Provided by -
HERTS HOME SAFETY SERVICE Type of Work Carried Out Home Security – advice, fitting window locks Fire Safety – checks / advice, fitting smoke alarms Falls Prevention Advice Fitting grab rails Replacing light bulbs Clearing trailing wires Marking edges of steps Clearing pathways of potential hazards
HERTS HOME SAFETY SERVICE
Future Distraction Burglary Cameras –Sends images to secure server –Links real time to police station –Records high quality video and sound
TELECARE AND HHSS Any Questions?
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