Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology (AT) has an important role to play in managing demand for care and support services with the potential to maximise independence, improve outcomes and provide financial benefits.

Individuals are signposted to Assistive Technology as required and may choose to access this on a self-funding basis.

Just Checking is used as part of the Adult Social Care assessment process. This is an activity monitoring system which helps care professional’s complete objective, evidence-based care needs assessments of adults with dementia, learning disabilities and autism. In many cases, individuals can demonstrate that they can live more independent lives.

Activity monitoring for people with dementia, learning disabilities & autism | Just Checking[external link]

Since 2022, a range of equipment has been accessed by commissioned care home and day service providers and Extra Care services using Ageing Well funding, including OmiVista magic tables, RITA packages and other items of sensory equipment. Extremely positive feedback has been received by all providers about the benefits of this equipment.