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What are Activity Monitoring products?These can be sensors, door contacts, smart plugs and moisture sensors that produce information when they are being used. Why are they useful?The information they collect can be used to identify changes in usual daily routines that could indicate oncoming health issues…
Choosing somewhere to live in later life
In this section you will find information and advice about housing options that can help you plan for your future housing needs.
Communication products
What are Communication products?They tend to be features that are built into tablets, laptops and smart phones and provide different ways to communicate with others, such as talking, videoing messaging, instant messaging and group messaging. Why are they useful?They are cheap and popular ways to…
Customer experiences using technology
Customer experiences using a range of the featured technology products to help manage their health, wellbeing and care needs Just Checking Oysta Mobile Telecare Brain in Hand
Digital skills advice
In this section you can find information and support about Digital inclusion to make sure you have the right access, skills and motivation to go online confidently.
Equipment, assistive technology and adaptations
In this section you will find information and advice that can help you keep your home in good repair to make sure you are safe and secure and also help you to get around inside and outsite your home. If you are a tenant in…
Featured Technology
In this section you can find out about the different assistive technology products we have featured, and through a range of information and videos, you can learn how they can help you at home, how they can be installed and how they have improved other peoples…
Free Wi-Fi and computer access in and around Sunderland
You can get access to free Wi-Fi, computers and the internet in the Council's libraries and Customer Service Centres. For details on the locations and how to access them can be found on the Council’s wifi, internet and public access web page. You can also get free access to…
GPS Trackers and Personal Alarm products
What are GPS (Global Positioning System) trackers?These are products that can be worn to locate you or the person you care for in the form of watches, fobs, keyrings or apps on smart phones. Most GPS trackers use a SIM card and work in the same…
Guides for buying technology
In this section you can find out about how and where to buy assistive technology and make sure you are getting the best price for what you need. If you already know the technology product you want, you can buy it direct from the manufacturer. …
Health and Wellbeing products
What are Health and Wellbeing products?These can be smart fall detectors, medication reminders, smart dispensers (that are linked to smartphone applications to alert family of missed medication) and calendar clocks that can help if you are prone to confusion or have visual impairments. Advanced calendar clocks…
Managing your health and wellbeing online
In this section you will find information and advice that can help you manage your health and wellbeing online.
Safety online
In this section you will find information, advice and resources to help you and your children stay safe whilst online.
Self Care and Carer Apps
What are Self Care and Carer Apps?These are applications that can be downloaded onto your smart phone or tablet from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store website using an internet connection or mobile data. They are often free or have a small one-off cost, but it…
Smart Home products
What are Smart Home products?They include products that use voice activated speakers that can be used to control your lighting, heating, security systems and much more, all with the intention of using automated technology to make life easier and provide a level of independence. Why are they useful?They…
Sunderland City Council's technology videos
In this section you will find Sunderland City Council's series of short videos that demonstrate how technology can be used and have a positive impact on your life helping to reduce social isolation and people to remain in their home and retain independence.