Introduction to Technology Enabled Care
Technology Enabled Care (TEC) includes equipment and technology that help adults stay independent. It covers telehealth, telecare, telemedicine, telecoaching, and self-care services, allowing people to manage their health and wellbeing.
Benefits of TEC
- Increases independence and confidence.
- Manages or minimizes risk.
- Supports and reassures family carers.
- Reduces the need for a care package.
- Prevents hospital admissions.
- Supports early hospital discharge.
- Delays or prevents the need for residential care.
Sefton's TEC team
The TEC team offers guidance, training, and advice to residents and professionals. The Council can loan assistive technology to support your independence and safety, which may have a charge. They also provide reassurance and support for family members.
Our services:
- Prevent, reduce and delay the need for formal care services.
- Support informal carers.
- Help communities build resilience.
How to get help
- Call 0345 030 0845 to ask for a referral to the TEC Team.
- Request an assessment by completing the online contact form or calling 0151 934 3785.
Our assessor will work with you to create a support plan for your eligible social care needs.
Together, we’ll work out how we can help you with your independence and wellbeing.
How can TEC make life easier?
TEC can be a lifeline, especially for older adults, people with disabilities, or those with illnesses. It includes personalised sensors and apps that support fitness, health, care, and wellbeing. TEC can:
- Alert others if you need help, like after a fall.
- Allow you to control your home environment.
- Keep you connected to friends, family, and your community.
Real life stories
Watch the videos below to see how people have been helped to overcome challenges with the aid of technology.
| Disabled Facilities Grant Booklet |  (pdf 217KB) |
| Ask SARA Info Easy Read | (pdf 175KB) |
| Sefton TECS Strategy 2021-2024 | (pdf 34.4MB) |
| Terminology Guide | (pdf 1.05MB) |
| Cheshire and Merseyside Digital Strategy | (pdf 5.55MB) |
| Lunch groups in Sefton | (pdf 562KB) |