Utilising technology in care

In this fast-moving world, technology plays a huge part in daily life. The care sector is no different. Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is playing an increasing role in health and social care, with over 1.7 million vulnerable people relying on TEC to support independence in their own homes. This qualification helps you understand the positive impact technology can have on people and the improvements it can make to their quality of life. You will learn about different types of TEC available and how they can support people’s independence and well-being.

Sussex Digital In Reach Team provides a free platform on which Care Providers across Sussex can access free advice and support on technology, digitalisation and data protection. We are run by the care providers for the care providers.

NCFE Level 2 Certificate

This free course is split into manageable units:

• Introduction to technology enabled care that can be used to help support an individual’s quality of life
• Understanding a person-centred approach to technology enabled care that can support independence, health and well-being
• Understanding roles and responsibilities in relation to technology enabled care
• Introduction to legislation, safeguarding and regulatory requirements relating to technology enabled care

Victoria O’Regan – 1st November 2021

Those working within the health and social care sector will likely have seen an increase in the use of technology over the years. Looking to the future is essential in health and social care as the government set out long term goals to protect and improve the services provided. The use of technology to streamline processes, reduce workload, improve quality of care and deliver better outcomes to the public, are all factors that highlight its importance.

The adult social care sector is beginning to embrace the use of technology and learning how different types of technology can improve the ways care and support is provided. Read on to find out how care providing organisations are benefitting from using different types of technology.