Care technology service

We are working with a technology partner Alcove to provide you with a range and choice of care technology products. This service is called Gloria and it features a range of devices that can be customised to be part of your daily life and help you live as independently and safely as possible in your own home and local community. Depending on your needs we can offer a combination of devices mentioned below and more.

Available devices

Depending on your needs we can offer a combination of devices mentioned below and more.

Smart sensors

These small devices can detect and monitor your movements passively and can help you live independently in your own home. They do not use camera, video, or microphone but are linked to a smart device and can alert your carer or family member if there is a change to your routine or if you may need help.

Gloria smart watch

This watch allows you to call for help if you need it either at home or when out and about.  It can detect if there has been no movement/inactivity that may indicate a fall has occurred and send an alert for help. 

Video Carephone

The Video Carephone is a tablet device that allows you to make two-way video calls with your family, friends and carers in an easy way by simply touching a picture on the screen.  We have been offering Video Carephones to many residents during the COVID-19 pandemic to help them stay connected.

Digital chair and bed mats

These mats are placed either under a bed mattress or chair. They send an alert to your carer when you get off and on to your bed or chair. Your carer or family member can see information and build a picture of your daily routine so they know if something out of the ordinary happens and when you may need help.

If the Gloria products are not suitable for you, we will explore other technology and apps that meet your needs for independent living.

How to join

If you are ready to start your technology journey, you can complete a self-referral or contact our Adult Social Care team.

We will have a chat with you and help you explore different types of care technology, including apps and devices that best suit your needs. We will talk to you about the things you enjoy doing, what your strengths are, what you would like to achieve and how you will benefit from using technology. 

Together we will agree on the type of technology that may suit you best. If required, our partnership organisations will install the equipment and provide support to help you get started. 

Contact

If you want to find out more about our technology offer and approach, contact us at digitalsupport@richmond.gov.uk