Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
TEC uses simple and smart technology to support your health and wellbeing, helping you live more independently and safely at home for longer.
This can be anything from a basic personal alarm to sensors, apps and remote health monitoring - if it keeps you connected, independent or out of hospital, it counts as TEC.
What is Technology Enabled Care?
Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is any digital tool or service that helps you live well and safely at home. It can support you to:
- Stay in your own home for longer.
- Minimise safety risks in and around your home.
- Regain confidence and independence after illness or a fall.
- Return home from hospital sooner, with the right support in place.
- Get early help through monitoring and alerts, before problems become a crisis.
- Give reassurance - for you and for family, friends or carers.
Examples of TEC we can provide
Depending on your needs, TEC in South Ayrshire can include:
- Simple personal alarms and call buttons.
- Sensors in your home for fire, flood, gas or door security.
- Technology that monitors daily activity patterns and flags changes.
- Devices to support safer walking in the community.
- Equipment that can detect falls or epileptic seizures.
- Medication prompting devices and reminders.
- Environmental safety measures (for heat, cold or smoke).
Our TEC pathway, five tiers of support
Support is flexible, you can move up or down the pathway as your needs change. Not everyone will need every tier.
| Tier | What it means for you | Typical technology / support | Who provides it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - TEC-ready | Building your basic digital skills and confidence. | Help to set up devices, check Wi-Fi, use email or video calls. | HSCP, libraries and community partners. |
| 1 - Self-purchase | You choose and buy your own gadgets. | Smart speakers, tablets, smartphones, fitness bands, simple apps. | You and/or your family. |
| 2 - Council telecare | 24/7 alarm and welfare calls linked to a responder service. | Pendant alarms, falls detectors, home safety sensors. | South Ayrshire HSCP Telecare Team. |
| 3 - NHS remote monitoring | You and your clinician use home monitoring to help manage a health condition. | Blood pressure cuff, oximeter, health apps and secure digital platforms. | NHS Ayrshire & Arran and your local health team. |
| 4 - Specialist integrated care | Round the clock, high-needs support combining TEC and hands-on care. | Predictive sensors, advanced monitoring, responder services and care packages. | HSCP, NHS and unpaid carers working together. |
How to find out more or give feedback
Talk to us about TEC
Telephone: 01292 880929
Email: [email protected]
We can discuss your needs, explain what TEC options are available and, if appropriate, arrange an assessment.
Tell us what you think
Your feedback helps us to improve TEC services in South Ayrshire. If you already use TEC or support someone who does, you can share your views using the contact details above.
