Council’s telecare service update enables quicker response times for improved care at home
Sefton Careline, the at-home care technology service from Sefton Council, is transitioning to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to ensure the people the service supports remain…
Council and health board showcase mainstream digital tech to users that increase independence
Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea Bay University Health Board have opened a state-of-the-art Digital Solutions Suite to show how mainstream digital technologies can support…
Council enables residents to complete self-assessments to apply for free services and adaptations
Residents in South Lanarkshire can apply for an assessment, or complete a self-assessment, for free home adaptations, occupational therapy and equipment using the council’s website.…
Technology-enabled community response service praised for person-centred approach
A community response service that utilises assistive technology for residents has received a glowing report in its annual inspection by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). Delta…
TEC specialist takes responsibility for care technology service on behalf of Sutton Council
A technology-enabled care (TEC) specialist has assumed responsibility for the care technology services provided by Sutton Council, which currently supports over 1,600 residents across the…
Trusted Assessor service to assist with the prescribing of community equipment in Suffolk
Community equipment supplier Medequip has announced that it will be introducing a Trusted Assessor service to assist with the prescribing of community equipment in Suffolk,…
New community equipment provider in Essex will service previously loaned devices
Having taken over the integrated community equipment loan service (ICELS) for Essex County Council and its partners, Medequip is assuming responsibility for equipment already on…
East Renfrewshire Council awarded for progress on digital telecare transition
Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government has awarded East Renfrewshire Council for the progress made on its analogue to digital telecare transition project. Digital Telecare…
Council launches community assistive tech resource to boost independence
Julia Jessel, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Care, with a library officer, Phi Arnold Staffordshire County Council has launched a new community…
New Sheffield City Council partnership will transform its TEC service
Centre for Ageing Better Images - Pictures Peter Kindersley Sheffield City Council has partnered with a community equipment service (CES) provider to help transform the…