The house has been developed using the former janitor’s house at Leechmere to demonstrate technology that will improve the lives of people with disabilities and long term health conditions, test new technology, support assessments, and share learning with students, partners, and others
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00:00 Alexa lift down.
00:10 Okay.
00:29 Yeah, hi, I'm Chris Duckland-Braid. I'm head of operational services for the independent living services,
00:35 Sunderland Care and Support. Chris, what's the new tech house about? So we wanted to develop a space that was for people to come and view and interact with themselves that had the equipment in that we were using in people's homes.
00:52 We wanted to bring it all together in one place. So the house is kitted out with the equipment that we're using out in the community that people can also buy independently or be assessed for.
01:06 And like I say, it's being brought into one place so it's easier for people to come and view and for professionals to come and use.
01:15 Alexa, feed the dog. Okay.
01:30 And if someone wants to come down and see for themselves, how do they go about arranging an appointment? So if they contact the council's customer service network and they will book an appointment through ourselves either through email or we will contact the customer or professional to come down and have a look.
01:48 Alexa, hoover on. Alexa, open the blinds. Okay.