More than a quarter of a million pounds are spent in Herefordshire, to help people live more independently with learning disabilities.

The Ministry of Health financed the housing and capital in technology, the £ 285,500 funding will promote the development of adequate housing throughout the county.

The money also will Herefordshire Council automatic gates to offer video intercoms online and personal life.

'Just is check equipment, the activity of online monitoring system easy to use, designed to give greater independence at home while giving rest to family and friends, and "brain hand" mobile technology offers support, far from live.

Funding will help the residents throughout the county, but for people with learning difficulties in Hereford, to the current 12 supported housing programs focus Leominster and Ross - on-Wye, who will benefit from up to 90 people.

Said the director of the Council for Adult and Welfare, Martin Samuels: "We are delighted that our support system technology has been recognized by the Ministry of Health with the award of these substantial funds.

"It's a really useful system that will benefit from a number of residents in the county with learning difficulties."