The use of telecare to increase independence for individuals and

their carers within supported living schemes for people with

learning disabilities

two supported living schemes

total of 16 people, with a range of individual needs

project looked at the potential to reduce staff support needs to enable greater independence

finance

consultation with tenants and staff

staff training

individual assessments

involvement and communication with

family/support staff

Just Checking

range of prompting equipment, e.g.

memX, memo minders, automated pill

dispensers, ablelink technology

equipment to support safety, e.g.

smoke/heat detectors

increased confidence, health and well being

reduced dependence on staffing support

increased independence

increased choice and control

enhancement of skills & knowledge in

AT/Telecare

job satisfaction & motivation

secure future service delivery

innovative and specialised

effective use of staff and resources

changing the culture & practice

new initiatives

reduction in Efficiencies

reduction in care packages

prior to the project service being reconfigured

care plan hours at start of project were 558 hours now reduced to 435 hours per week.(An average reduction of 11 hours per service user per week

based on an average of £13 per hour a total of £82,427 savings pa

champion of AT/Telecare

regional award in recognition of achievement.