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Telecare in Portsmouth

Telecare in Portsmouth. How does Telecare work?. What is Telecare?. Systems tailored to individual need Sensors placed around home Sensors worn by user Link to call centre via Home Hub and phone line Prompts to remind user to do essential tasks, e.g. take medication, or move away

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Telecare in Portsmouth

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  1. Telecare in Portsmouth How does Telecare work? What is Telecare? Systems tailored to individual need Sensors placed around home Sensors worn by user Link to call centre via Home Hub and phone line Prompts to remind user to do essential tasks, e.g. take medication, or move away from door (for people who wander) Sensors can monitor: - the environment - extreme temp, gas, flood, smoke - the person - movements, inactivity, falls, blood pressure, breathing, heart rhythms Response generated according to individual protocols Technology that enables the continuous, automatic and remote monitoring of real time emergencies as well as lifestyle changes over time, in order to manage risks associated with independent living Who is Telecare for? Useful for anyone that might be vulnerable: - older and disabled people living alone - people on their own for long periods during the day - people with a history of falls - people with an on-going illness that may affect their well-being, e.g. diabetes, heart conditions - people with dementia or confusion -people recently discharged from hospital concerned about how they will cope Logistic & Information Pathway Of A Telecare Service Entry (Re) Assessment of Need (SAP) Telecare’s Contribution to Local Community Strategy • Health & Social Well-being Vision: • ‘A Portsmouth that celebrates individual confidence and good health’ • Protecting older people from dangers in their own homes • Supporting older people and those with disabilities to continue living at home Care Package Development Review Telecare Prescription and a Response Protocol Community Response What’s Happening in Portsmouth? Pilot project for falls management Pilot project for medication dispensers for early dementia patients Evaluation by University of Portsmouth Telecare will be built on existing community alarm platform, Initial Attendo Current control centre is in Southampton Plans to develop demonstration centre with Age Concern, for potential users to try equipment, and for staff training Call Handling Home survey Equipment Provision Monitoring Installation and Maintenance Rosanne Brown (1), Jim Briggs (2) Richard Curry (2) Penny Ross(2) (1) Portsmouth City Council (2) Centre for Health Care Modelling & Informatics, University of Portsmouth

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