Assistive technology
Contents
- About assistive technology
- Safety and emergency response
- Health and body monitoring
- Wellbeing and independence
- Lifeline
Wellbeing and independence
Community and wellbeing technology

Helps people stay connected with family, friends, and daily activities through devices such as phones, tablets, smart speakers and digital photo frames.
Accessible technologies can support people with sensory impairments, while companion devices, including robotic pets, can reduce loneliness and promote emotional wellbeing.
Reminder devices

Designed to support people in remembering medication, appointments, daily routines and important tasks.
These include medication dispensers, reminder clocks, electronic prompts and recorded message devices, helping to promote independence, reduce anxiety and provide reassurance, especially for those with memory loss or cognitive difficulties.
Hearing support technology

Supports people with hearing loss to stay safe, connected and independent.
Devices such as flashing doorbells, vibrating pagers, alarm clocks, TV listeners, personal listening devices and loop systems provide visual, audible or vibrating alerts to improve awareness and communication at home.
Contact us
If you have questions about assistive technology or need support, you can get in touch with our team using the details below.
- email: [email protected]
- phone: 01604 526001
Our registered address is:
Assistive Technology Team
Turn Furlong
Off Rookery Lane
Kingsthorpe
Northampton
NN2 8BZ
Last updated 24 June 2026