6 TECS trends you will see accelerate in 2021

This guide is the third in a series from Appello highlighting the changing landscape for the delivery of Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS).

It is drawn from interviews and independent research undertaken with the Housing LIN of 120 senior executives from providers of supported, sheltered and retirement housing has influenced the series of guides

The guide makes a number of observations on how TECS can transform lives and improve the delivery of services under Covid and lists providers’ priorities for technology going forward.

Tim Barclay, CEO at Appello commented: “Foundations are critical in the development of a property, and simarly the right technology foundations will be instrumental in a housing providers ability to take advantage of TECS innovation,”
“It is commendable to see great aspirations for new services, and we believe that in 2021 housing providers will accelerate the usage of technologies such as digital and cloud to meet their ambitions.”

Jeremy Porteus, Chief Executive, Housing LIN, added: “Technology has been one of the bright sparks of 2020, we have seen great innovation and adoption in many areas of our lives. We firmly believe that 2021 will see us make great strides forward in our sector, and this guide helps those involved in the delivery of TECS ensure they are setting off on the right path.”