A new 'Smart Flat' has been introduced in Perth which showcases innovative technology enabled care (TEC).

The technology available allows vulnerable people to continue living independently.

Members of the public and staff from care organisations will be able to take a look at the flat at Carpenter Court Sheltered Housing.

The facility boasts internet-linked smart speakers with screens that can receive video calls, dementia clocks which display the date and day of the week in large lettering, as well as pressure, bed and fall sensors that can let carers know when someone is moving around their home or when they've had a fall.

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There is also a heat detector to provide an early alert of a possible fire, as well as flood detectors at floor level.

Perth & Kinross Council's Housing and Communities Convener, Councillor Peter Barrett, paid a visit to see how the TEC works. He said: "People want to live independently in their own home for as long as they can. The use of technology like this is a fantastic way of supporting people to do that, whether they are elderly, frail, disabled or going through an illness.

"The technology also gives carers reassurance and takes some of the strain away for them, as it makes it much easier to check that their love one or the person they're caring for is OK.

"I would encourage anyone who cares for an elderly or vulnerable person to make an appointment to come along and see for themselves how this type of equipment could support them. Our staff will be happy to give any advice and information that people need."

The new Smart Flat is a partnership initiative by Perth & Kinross Council's Housing Service and Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership.

(CM/JG)