Assistive Technology

 Assistive technology can be a piece of equipment or a service that can  enable a range of different people to remain independent and safe in their own homes, by helping them to manage risks and /or make day to day tasks easier including those with:

• learning disabilities or cognitive impairments

• physical disabilities
• at risk of falling
• sensory impairments
• mental health needs
• requiring rehabilitation or intermediate are services
• suffering from domestic violence and harassment    

Assistive Technology is provided by Leicester City Council following an eligibility assessment by Adult Social Care.

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, most of the equipment can be purchased privately from web sites, choose your support web site or in some cases local retailers.

Leicester City Council provides different types of assistive technology equipment/services to those living within the city boundaries.

• Stand-Alone equipment: - is equipment that works on its own within the home and does not need to be connected to a Community /Life Line Alarm Service.

• Stand-Alone Equipment that sends an alert 

• Telecare equipment: - are sensors placed within the home that do need to be connected to a Community /Life Line Pendant Alarm system using a land line in the home .

•  Web Based Services: - Location service and Just Checking system. 

For further information telephone 0116 252 7004

Email: customer.services@leicester.gov.uk Or visit: www.leicester.gov.uk/assistivetechnology