Transcript What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology
Information and Consultation
John Patterson - Assistive Technology Co-ordinator
Toby Dickinson – Senior Commissioner
Jonna Yoshizumi - ASC Commissioning Project Support
Officer
June 2015
What are we here for?
 To tell you what Assistive Technology is
 To talk to you about what we’re planning to do, to
improve the use of Assistive Technology
 To get your views and feedback
What is Assistive Technology?
“Assistive Technology is an
umbrella term for any device
which assists a person in
retaining or improving their
independence, safety,
security and dignity.” 3.
Who might AT help
People who may benefit from the provision of Assistive
Technology may include those with:
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Learning difficulties
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
A risk of falling
Certain medical conditions (e.g. epilepsy)
Memory impairment
Dementia
Carer support
Types of Assistive Technology
 Monitored (Telecare)
 Stand alone
Community Alarm Service
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Each borough has a 24/7 monitoring and response service.
2 tiers of service
Cost varies between each borough
Emergency services may need to be called to lift clients off of the floor
LBHF
 In-house community alarm service- Careline.
 Careline install all Lifeline units.
 Referral form to be completed by a professional and sent
directly to Careline or customers can self refer.
RBKC
 Community Alarm Service to install all Lifeline units,
telecare sensors and a small number of stand alone
devices.
 Referral can be completed by a professional and
customers can also self refer (however installation
fee would be charged)
WCC
 Community Alarm Service can install all Lifeline units,
telecare sensors and a limited number of stand alone
devices.
 Referral can be completed by a professional and
customers can also self refer.
 Customers can request a private alarm if they have
their own key holder.
Falls
Fall detectors
Bed occupancy sensor
Chair sensor
Passive infra-red sensors
Safety and security
Bogus caller button
Key safe
ERICA door chain
Environmental risks
Telecare environmental
sensors
Magiplug
Lockable gas valve
Stand alone
gas detector
Water level alert
Medication management
Vibrating watch
Pivotell medication dispenser
Pill box reminder
Memory Aids
Orientation clocks
Memo minder
Mem-X
MemRabel 2
Lost item locators
Epilepsy
Emfit epilepsy sensor
Possum wrist worn epilepsy sensor
Wandering
Property exit sensor
Timed wander reminder
Stand alone door
sensor with pager
Safer walking technology
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Can be in the form of a passive device or an active device (where it will begin tracking if the
emergency button is pressed).
Usually monitored by a monitoring centre but can have stand alone devices which will text a
responder if an alert is raised.
Can set geo-fences (safe zones) where an alert will be raised if the wearer steps outside of the
agreed area.
Can set it to raise an alert if a person hasn’t returned home by a certain time.
Just Checking
 A system of wireless
movement detectors which
generates a chart of
activity online.
 Care professionals can use
the system for assessment
and planning care.
Practical Benefits for carers
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Avoid constant carer attendance
Only alert you when things go wrong
Devices that communicate with your mobile phone
GPS monitors can track people
Benefits to carers’ well-being
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Peace of mind
Improve relationship with cared for person
Reduce stress and improve sleep patterns
More freedom to do other things
Key questions when
considering AT
 Is there a more simple, low-tech solution to
the problem?
 Who will provide the response?
 AT can not totally eliminate risk but can help
to manage risk
Ethical Issues
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Consent
Mental Capacity
Privacy, Dignity and Respect
Is there a less intrusive option?
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What we’re planning to do
3 main elements of service, Call handling,
Equipment Supply and Servicing, Response
Currently separate services in each borough
Some elements provided directly by the
council, some through contracts with the
private sector
What we’re planning to do
Would it be better to integrate some or all of these
element across the 3 councils?
Seems sensible for Equipment and Call handling
Response services more complex
Agree a strategy for this new service in next 2 months,
procurement in August 2015
New service in place early in 2016.
Any questions?