Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS)
What are Technology Enabled Care Services?
Technology enabled care services refers to the use of telehealth, telecare, telemedicine, telecoaching and self-care in providing care for patients with long term conditions that is convenient, accessible and cost-effective.
They are part of a scheme supporting hospital discharge by providing a 6 week free trial of there 24/7 lifeline alarm system (pendant for round neck or arm and a discreet base unit). Once the trial is over the equipment can be returned or a agreement to continue using the equipment for a small weekly charge can be agreed. Social services will then ask them to make a TECS assessment and recommend technologies that would assist them. If all agreed, then ALL the equipment is supplied FREE as part of the social care package.
You can refer yourself, a family member, friend or neighbour by filling in the form here. We only need a few details, which will go directly to our Business Support Team, who will then get in touch with the point of contact to offer more information or make an appointment to install the telecare equipment