UK ATT Companies
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY(examples)
A list of UK Telecare and Assistive Technology companies with emphasis on South Yorkshire
Alternative controls
These devices take actions of the user and send electronic signals that are used as commands to their AT. They are often called input devices.
QED, Inclusive Technology http://www.qedonline.co.uk/
Inclusive Technology http://www.inclusive.co.uk/
Possum Controls Ltd http://www.possum.co.uk/
Keytools Limited http://www.keytools-ergonomics.co.uk/
Eyegaze www.eyegaze.tv/company
Daily living equipment
The types of AT allow the user to control daily living equipment, such as lights, doors, windows, telephone, page turners, etc.
RSLSteeper http://www.rslsteeper.co.uk/
Possum Controls Ltd http://www.possum.co.uk/
NeuroRobotics Ltd http://www.neurorobotics.co.uk/
Devices to help with talking
Produces speech for the user, or using non-wearable technology amplifies the speech of others
Possum http://www.possum.co.uk/
Toby-Churchill http://www.toby-churchill/
Dynavov http://www.dynavox.co.uk/
Pri Liberator http://www.pri-liberator.com/
QED http://www.qedonline.co.uk/
Smartbox AT http://www.smartboxat.com/
Inclusive Technology http://www.inclusive.co.uk/
Using computers
The types of AT are mostly software that runs on computers to enable the user to make use of computers
Madhouse Software http://www.madhousesoftware.co.uk/
Adapt-IT http://www.adapt-it.org.uk/
AbilityNet http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/
Inclusive Technology http://www.inclusive.co.uk/
Sensory Software International http://www.sensorysoftware.com/
Moving around
Facilitate the user in all aspects of moving themselves from one place to another.
Disabled Accessories http://www.disabledaccessories.com/
Clark & Partners http://www.clarkandpartners.co.uk/
Bath & toilet use
Help the user with personal care tasks
Easy Life Mobility http://www.mobilityscooters.co.uk/
HIc-Sheffield Mobility Shop http://www.wicker.co.uk/
Tate-Care http://www.tate-care.co.uk/
Betterlifehealthcare http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/
Kingkraft Limited http://www.kingkraft.co.uk/
TELECARE
Home Safety
These products are used to automatically alert someone if there is a safety problem in a person's home. This may include a fire, flood or the presence of dangerous gases.
British Telecom http://www.bt.com/homemonitoring
Cirrus Communications Systems http://www.cirruscom.co.uk/
Easylink UK http://www.easylinkuk.co.uk/
Fireco http://www.firecoltd.com/Deafgard.asp
Initial Attendo http://www.initialattendo.co.uk/
Tunstall Group Ltd http://www.tunstall.co.uk/4_6telecare.htm
Vivatec Ltd http://www.vivatec.co.uk/flood_detection.html
Falls
These products are useful for people who are prone to falling over or a have a fear of falling.
Initial Attendo http://www.initialattendo.co.uk/
Tunstall Group Ltd http://www.tunstall.co.uk/4_6telecare.htm
Easylink UK http://www.easylinkuk.co.uk/page7.html
Tynetec Ltd http://www.tynetec.co.uk/
Vivatec Ltd http://www.vivatec.co.uk/wristcare_home.html
Monitoring my health (Telehealth)
These products help to keep a regular check on a person's health while they are at home, monitoring of various health signs (such as blood pressure or weight).
A&D Instruments, Ltd. http://www.aandd.jp/products/medical/telemedicine.html
Cirrus Communications Systems http://www.cirruscom.co.uk/
Easylink UK http://www.easylinkuk.co.uk/page40.html
Initial Attendo http://www.initialattendo.co.uk/
Tunstall Group Ltd http://www.tunstall.co.uk/
Tynetec Ltd http://www.tynetec.co.uk/html/altec_devices.html
Vivatec Ltd http://www.vivatec.co.uk/pill_dispenser.html
Getting help in an emergency
Allow a person to contact someone if help is needed. The contact may be actually speaking to them or just by sending a message.
Aid Call http://www.aidcall.co.uk/
British Telecom http://www.bt.com/homemonitoring
Cirrus Communications Systems http://www.cirruscom.co.uk/
Easylink UK http://www.easylinkuk.co.uk/
Eclipse Nursecall Systems Ltd http://www.nursecall.co.uk/mainframe.html
Initial Attendo http://www.initialattendo.co.uk/
Network Communication Systems Limited http://www.nsgroup.co.uk/
Tunstall Group Ltd http://www.tunstall.co.uk/4_6telecare.htm
Tynetec Ltd http://www.tynetec.co.uk/
Lifestyle Reassurance
These companies provide whole systems a check on a person's daily lifestyle or status. Some systems allow family members or care providers to check that things are okay with the person they care for.
Alertacall http://www.alertacall.com/index.shtm
Eclipse Nursecall Systems Ltd http://www.nursecall.co.uk/mainframe.html
Initial Attendo http://www.initialattendo.co.uk/products/info/horizon-inactivity-monitoring-using-pir-detection/
Just Checking Ltd http://www.justchecking.co.uk/
Living Independently QuietCare http://www.quietcaresystems.co.uk/index_fl.htm
Tunstall Group Ltd http://www.tunstall.co.uk/4_6telecare.htm
Viewpoint Connections Ltd http://www.viewpoint-connections.com/
Products for care providers
These companies supply products for care staff members. They include products to alert them if help is required.
Aid Call http://www.aidcall.co.uk/dect.php
Easylink UK http://www.easylinkuk.co.uk/
Eclipse Nursecall Systems Ltd http://www.nursecall.co.uk/mainframe.html
Initial Attendo http://www.initialattendo.co.uk/
Silent Alert http://www.silent-alert.co.uk/care/index.htm
Tunstall Group Ltd http://www.tunstall.co.uk/4_6telecare.htm
Tynetec Ltd http://www.tynetec.co.uk/