Technology enabled care (formerly assistive technology)
Monitors and alarms
Monitors and alarms can detect if there is an emergency and alert a carer or support centre.
You must be eligible for care and support, and we can supply four types of systems depending on your personal circumstances.
Telecare
Sensors in your home are linked through Digital Lifeline to a 24-hour monitoring centre and will automatically contact the centre if they detect danger. The monitoring centre can then call emergency services or your nominated local responders to help you. If you don't have at least two local responders, a 24-hour response service can be set up to help.
Standalone technology enabled care
Sensors in your home send an alarm to a portable pager unit that a carer can carry with them in the same building. Some equipment can help remind or prompt a person to carry out a daily living activity.
Short-term activity monitoring
Movement sensors monitor which rooms you use, any time you leave the home or use certain things within the property. This helps to build a picture of what activities you are able to complete and where help may be needed.
Long-term activity monitoring
Movement sensors monitor which rooms you use and when you leave the property. This helps to build a pattern of usual behaviour and if this pattern ever changes significantly, someone can be alerted to see if there is a change in your needs.
To enquire about a monitor or alarm, contact us on 0300 500 80 80.
Further information
For more information on our Technology Enabled Care Services, 24-hour Response Service and Technology Enabled Care Strategy, please follow the links below.
Technology Enabled Care
24-hour Emergency Home Care Response Service
Adults Technology Enabled Care Strategy 2024-2027 [PDF]
Standard lifelines from other providers
Personal alarms that you wear which are connected to a 24-hour monitoring centre are available from other providers. If you activate the alarm, the centre will contact you to check how you are. If necessary, they will contact family, friends, neighbours or the emergency services. To find suppliers, please visit Nottinghamshire Help Yourself.
