Herefordshire Council has launched an easy-to-use online service that showcases a range of solutions designed to help people live more independently and safely.

The TEC Virtual House includes a wide range of assistive tech for people who have various health conditions and needs.

The service aims to provide helpful information and guidance tailored to individuals’ needs. Whether it is for health management, safety, or independence, the service aims to help everyone find what works best for them.

By exploring the virtual house and discovering different technology-enabled care solutions (TECS), users can find tools that can make a real difference to their daily lives.

The service is user friendly with voice commands, screen readers, and customisable display settings to ensure it is fully accessible. In addition, users can access resources like tutorials, guides, and videos to learn more about how TECS can support their unique needs and improve their overall wellbeing.

Councillor Carole Gandy, Herefordshire Council Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, said: “TEC Virtual House is an invaluable resource for helping people live more independent, safer lives in their own homes.

“Finding the right technologies and tools to meet individual needs can often be a challenge, but this platform makes it easier to explore a wide range of assistive devices for conditions like falls, dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, and much more. By showcasing these solutions, we help individuals maintain their quality of life while offering families peace of mind.

“Introducing these technologies earlier means we can focus on prevention rather than just reactive care, helping to avoid or delay the need for more intensive interventions.

“TEC Virtual House empowers people to take control of their lives, remain independent, and feel secure in their homes.”

TEC Virtual House was filmed at sustainable homes developer Freeman Homes’ Oakfield View property in Credenhill.

Hayley Coombs, Sales and Operations Director at Freeman Homes, commented: “This endeavour marks a significant leap forward in demonstrating how technology can seamlessly integrate into – and improve – daily life.

“We’re proud to have collaborated with the council on this initiative, and to show the people of Herefordshire the game-changing benefits of smart home automation and adaptive aids to help them continue to live more independently.”

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre recently appointed a cloud-based monitoring platform as a development partner for a pioneering TEC project in Moray, Scotland.

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