Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
Technology Enabled Care (TEC), is the use of technology to provide health and care services to people in their own homes, or near to home, helping people to live independently and safely.
Our key services include:
- Telecare - a personal alarm system used within the home to help people stay safe and independent for longer
- Telehealth - uses technology to provide healthcare away from a healthcare setting, often in your own home
See our guides to simple video calling devices and to high street technology.
Check out our fun festive story, How tech saved Christmas, written by the NHS Highland Technology Enabled Care team to highlight the benefits of technology
Important: Contacts
Highland HSCP
phone: 01478 614211
opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Technology Enabled Care team
email nhshighland.technologyenabledcare@nhs.scot
Telecare team
email nhshighland.telecare@nhs.scot
Telehealth team
email nhsh.telehealth@nhs.scot
Social media and YouTube
- NHS Highland Technology Enabled Care on Facebook
- @NHSHighlandTEC on Twitter
- What is telecare? on YouTube
Argyll and Bute HSCP
You can find information on Technology Enabled Care at the Argyll and Bute Council site.
Digital Switchover
Between now and January 2027 most telephone providers will be moving their customers from old analogue landlines over to new upgraded landline services using digital technology. This means services that rely on the old landline system such as home phones, telecare and health devices will need to be compatible.
Please note that your phone service provider will move you to a digital service before January 2027. If you care for a vulnerable person, please keep an eye out for correspondence notifying of a switch-over date.
If you or a relative uses a Telecare alarm (can also be known as community alarm), please contact your phone service provider to check that it will be compatible.
Wellbeing Tech Thursdays
We are thrilled to introduce Wellbeing Tech Thursday, a monthly drop-in event hosted by the Technology Enabled Care team. These drop-ins are designed to helped individuals discover how technology can support them in living independently, healthily and happily.
Event details
- Date: Last Thursday of every month
- Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Location: Inverness Library, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV1 1NH
What to expect
- See demonstrations of the latest technology that can enhance your daily life.
- Get answers to your questions from our knowledgeable team.
- Learn about the wide range of services and support available to you.
- Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee while you explore.
- Find out how technology can keep you connected with loved ones and your community.
Who should attend?
Everyone is welcome! Whether you are someone who could benefit from these technologies, a carer, a family member, or simply interested in learning more, this event is for you.
Spread the word
We encourage you to share this information with anyone who might benefit from attending. If you work with vulnerable individuals or know someone who could use extra support, please recommend Wellbeing Tech Thursday to them.
We look forward to seeing you at our next Wellbeing Tech Thursday.
Contact us
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out to us at:
- email nhshighland.telecare@nhs.scot
- phone 01478 614 211
Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
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Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
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