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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.