Hello, my name is Mike Orton and I am an Assistive Technologist who, from my experience of both working within and as an external consultant with Local Authorities and PCTs; can offer a bespoke service in developing and writing up strategies for Telecare, Telehealth, Home Environmental Control and other AT,  through to implementation and recruitment of staff. I have some 15 years practical experience of assessing clients for a wide range of  assistive technology together with project management experience of developing and implementing strategies around  assistive technology, including setting up of Pilots to develop systems and to evaluate outcomes. This provides me with the necessary experience and background to assist organizations to develop and integrate this technology as part their overall care approach to allow clients to remain independent within their own home.

Very much a hands on person, developing and building effective working relationships with key Partners across statutory and voluntary sectors is the key to providing an integrated and sustainable Telecare service, especially with the development of personal budgets allowing choice and freedom to the user in how they want to manage their care . This will require the development of and signposting to good quality services, especially with self-funders who do not qualify through the FACS route.

Assistive Technology will be a crucial element in enabling reablement and helping to manage financial and human resources within the statutory sector.

I also supply some specialised AT devices such as the Stove Alarm and Stove Guard which sounds an alert if there is a potential cooker top fire and then can cut the supply to the cooker so reducing the source of ignition. Can be linked to the Lifeline telephone of a Community Alarm system.

To discuss potential projects or for some advice please contact me: info@telecareconsulting.com