County council rolls out award-winning assistive technology

Published: 19 Dec 2025

Hertfordshire County Council is rolling out its award-winning assistive technology for Hertfordshire residents to use at home.

The technology, called Data Inspired Living, has been used by the county council's social care teams since 2024, and won an Innovative Social Care Solution Award last year at the LGC Awards. Now the system is being made available for residents with a presenting need but not known to social care, and their carers to use at home, thanks to a collaboration with Herts Careline.

The cutting-edge assistive technology pulls together data from a range of smart sensors like smart plugs and motion sensors around the home into a dashboard that family or carers can access. If something unusual happens, like missed medication or reduced movement, the smart system promptly alerts family or carers of any changes so action can be taken.

Data Inspired Living is a discreet system that does not record sound or video and is designed to help residents aged 18+ maintain their independence at home whilst providing peace of mind for those who care for them.

The technology costs just £10.50 a week thanks to a subsidy from the county council and includes access to the Herts Careline Telecare Service. The council will assess the presenting needs of the person to decide which aspects of the offer is suitable for installation and agree with them and their carers what will be monitored. The agreed sensors are then installed in the home, and a dashboard is set up to help monitor their routine.

Executive Member for Adult Care Services at Hertfordshire County Council, Cllr Sally Symington, said: "We are always looking to find innovative solutions to support people to maintain their independence for as long as possible. It is fantastic that we are now able to roll out technology used by our professionals so that families and carers can get more peace of mind and help their loved ones stay safe and well at home."

Find out more about Data Inspired Living and make an enquiry for yourself or someone you care for: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/datainspiredliving