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TECS Smart Flat

See how TEC works in our Smart Flat

TECS Smart Flat video

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Benefits for professionals

  • Hands-on experience -  explore a wide range of assistive technology designed to support adults and children across Cambridgeshire.
  • Knowledge sharing - learn how equipment and services can be integrated into your own practice or service delivery.
  • Networking - meet TECS Coordinators and discuss collaborative opportunities.

Arranging a Smart Flat viewing

For Cambridgeshire County Council colleagues

Before booking a visit, please complete the TECS Bitesize training via the Learning and Development platform Thinqi. This introductory module will help you understand TECS and get the most from your Smart flat visit.

Once training is complete and access to Thinqi is confirmed, you can book a date suitable for you and your team.

For external professionals and general public

If you are not a Cambridgeshire County Council employee, please contact the TECS team at TECS@cambridgeshire.gov.uk for guidance on training and/or access.

Smart Flat location

The TECS Smart Flat is located at: Flat 12, Rectory Gardens, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2BH.

TECS Smart Flat Virtual Experience

This is our virtual tour of the TEC Smart Flat. Using virtual reality, this tour introduces and explains some of the technologies that are available.

Room with television, drawers, and other furniture in

How to navigate

  • For the best experience we recommend going using a desktop computer or larger screen. 
  • Click on the 'i' on the TV screen to select a language to start.
  • Click and drag to look and move around the flat.
  • Look for equipment headings (highlighted icons) throughout the flat. These indicate interactive elements - clicking them will reveal more information or a demonstration.
  • Click on plus (+) and play icons to bring up a short videos or pictorial explanations of equipment. These are narrated using AI voiceovers and provide a clear overview of the item’s purpose and how it works.
  • Use the navigation arrows to move between rooms or sections of the flat, such as the kitchen, bedroom, or living area.
Go to the TECS Smart Flat Virtual Experience (external website)

Next steps

If you think any of the products in the TECS Smartflat might be useful for you, please contact the TECS team for more information.

You can make a formal referral to the service by completing the online form below.

Request support from the TECS team

The virtual tour may not be accessible for all users. We have a TEC smart flat you can visit in person and try out assistive technology devices, aids and equipment.

Alternatively you can contact the TECS team for information on equipment and devices.

Please note that the equipment or technology shown in this virtual tour is provided solely for illustrative purposes. These examples are intended to demonstrate the types of assistive technology currently available in the market. For more information and support contact TECS.