Implementation of an Assistive Technology Enabled Care service
June 24, 2024 Leader of the Council (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to approve the implementation of an assistive technology enabled care (ATEC) service integrated across NHS and council health and social care services, with the council acting as lead commissioner, to provide digital devices and software to support residents' health, wellbeing, and independence.
Full council record
Purpose
From autumn 2024 the council
will be working with ICS colleagues to introduce digitally-enabled
health and care services across Greenwich. This will involve giving
devices and software to people in their homes to help them live
more independently, manage health conditions, support their
wellbeing and be better connected to local communities, friends and
family
Content
Approved this proposal to
introduce an assistive technology enabled care (ATEC) service, as a
key change to the way we deliver health and adult social care. The
proposed new service would be integrated across NHS and council
health and social care services, with the council acting as lead
commissioner. This new service would offer the use of digital
devices and software as a core way to meet and support health and
social care needs.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |