The technology increases people’s privacy and independence; by reducing their support needs it also reduces costs, crucially giving people more choice as to what else to spend their money on.

Luke Joy-Smith, Regional Director at Dimensions, said: "We fundamentally believe in providing 'Just Enough Support". The aim is to ensure that people are having neither too much, nor too little support, and to see support not only in terms of paid formal support, but in the many ways we all receive support from friends, family and the wider community.

"Assistive Technology allows people with learning disabilities and autism to have choice and control over when and how they are supported. It is a creative way to enable people to maintain their privacy and independence. Dimensions' partnership with Tunstall Healthcare makes our support even more personal with their specialist telecare expertise."

The partnership has already improved the quality of life for several people in Sheffield where epilepsy sensors have been fitted. Dimensions and Tunstall worked with staff, families and the people being supported to explain how this could change their lives.

Now, continuous night monitoring alerts sleep-in staff via a vibrating pager if a seizure is detected. This means physical checks are no longer needed, increasing privacy and improving the quality of sleep that people experience, greatly increasing their wellbeing and happiness.

Kevin Alderson, Sales and Marketing Director at Tunstall Healthcare, added: "We are delighted to partner with Dimensions who are totally committed to personalisation and are really good at thinking differently about the practical and creative ways support can be planned to encourage a full life.

"Working together we have discovered new ways of using technology to promote independence by managing risks and enabling the right support services to be delivered in different ways."

Dimensions and Tunstall Healthcare are aiming to install Assistive Technology in the homes of around 3,000 people over the next two years.

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About Tunstall
Tunstall Healthcare Group is the market leading provider of telehealthcare solutions, with over 3.6 million users globally. Tunstall's solutions support older people and those with long-term needs, helping them to live independently by effectively managing their health and well-being. Its solutions have been proven effective in the world's largest telehealthcare trial. Tunstall provides technology, services, expertise and advice to millions of people enabling them to lead independent more fulfilling lives.

About Dimensions
Dimensions is a specialist provider of a wide range of services for people with learning disabilities and people who experience autism. We are a not-for-profit organisation, supporting around 3,500 people and their families throughout England and Wales.

We have been providing support packages for families for almost 40 years. We offer a range of support services to children and adults of all ages, including those with complex needs or challenging behaviour.

We enable people to be part of their community and make their own choices and decisions about their lives. We believe that not only do we change the lives of the people we support, but they also change ours.

We employ over 5,000 award winning dedicated staff throughout England and Wales, who create and implement bespoke support packages for people with autism or learning difficulties and their families. Each family we work with has unique requirements and our staff are dedicated to meeting these needs and making a positive difference to everyone's lives.

We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation, not here for commercial gain. This means we're able to invest all our efforts and resources into helping us achieve person-centred processes with positive outcomes for everyone we work with.