A NEW Assistive Technology Hub to help people live comfortably and securely in their own homes has been opened at Monnow Vale Community Hospital.

The Monmouthshire County Council initiative enables council officers, staff from Aneurin Bevan Health Board, and other external organisations to explore technological solutions available to support local residents.

The Tech Hub is designed to showcase a range of innovative technologies, and visiting it can help professionals identify available equipment that benefits their service users before submitting a referral to the AssistiveTech team.

Following the success of the rooms at Chepstow Community Hospital, the new room will showcase the technology available to support fall prevention, rehabilitation, dementia care and address social isolation.

The Assistive Technology service promotes well-being, independence, reassurance, whilst providing peace of mind, safety, security, and protection.

At the press of a button, you will be connected to a local control centre, where a trained operator will answer the call. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

All residents living in Monmouthshire can access the Assistive Technology Service, which can provide a lifeline service in people’s homes, which includes a pendant (with a neck or wrist worn option).

Alternatively, if residents are prone to falling, a wrist worn falls detector is also available.

Prices of the technology start at £5 per week and are capped at £10 per week, plus a one-off £50 set-up charge.

If you know anyone who would benefit from this service, please find out more by visiting AssitiveTech Monmouthshire.

Cllr Ian Chandler, Cabinet Member for Social Care, Safeguarding and Accessible Health Services, said: “Monmouthshire County Council wants all our residents to be able to live safely and comfortably in their homes. Assistive Technology can play a vital role in this.

“The available technology serves as a vital support for residents, offering them and their family reassurance.”