What is TEC?

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) gives you access to smart products and services that help you live safely, independently, and on your own terms.

We provide a wide range of TEC devices designed to:

  • call for help automatically if you fall or feel unwell
  • connect you to trained advisers 24/7 through Lifeline or Careline services
  • remind you to take medication or attend appointments
  • keep you in touch with family and friends
  • alert someone you live with if you need support

TEC makes everyday life easier, safer, and more connected.

Who can benefit?

TEC supports people of all ages who want extra help to stay independent, including:

  • people with learning disabilities
  • those living with long‑term health conditions
  • people with autism, dementia, or mental health needs
  • adults and older people who want to remain at home

How TEC helps

Promotes independence using:

  • personal alarms
  • medication reminders
  • smart devices help you manage daily activities

Enhances safety with: 

  • falls pendants
  • motion sensors
  • emergency response systems which ensures help is always available
A tablet showing the time, on a cabinet

Reduces isolation

With video calling and interactive platforms keeping you connected to loved ones.

Supports carers

With sensors and alerts giving them peace of mind and helping individuals take action themselves.

Various items of technology in one of our TEC lounges
Tech cat

Costs

For help funding your TEC, you will need a care needs assessment to find out if you have eligible needs under the Care Act 2014. A financial assessment would then determine if you need to pay for none, some or all of your care.  If you qualify in full, we would fund TEC for free - including equipment and ongoing fees.

Self-funding TEC

If you don’t qualify under these criteria, you can still access TEC by self-funding your own solutions. Options include:

TEC lounges

Explore TEC in person at our lounges in Wimborne and Dorchester:

  • see demonstrations of the latest smart home devices
  • try equipment hands‑on in a home‑like setting
  • get impartial advice to choose the right solution for you or your loved one

An introduction to the TEC Lounge

Wimborne TEC Lounge

This lounge is situated within The Hanham Independent Living Centre, Wimborne Minster. There are parking facilities and disabled access.

Wimborne TEC Lounge

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Dorchester TEC Lounge

This lounge is situated within Greenwood Independent Living Centre, Dorchester. There are parking facilities and disabled access.

Dorchester TEC Lounge

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