Council trials care tech that helps residents return home from hospital three days faster
Camden Council, in partnership with Oysta, has successfully piloted an assistive technology device to allow residents to return from hospital three days faster, on average,…
DHSC responds to the telecare ‘digital shift’ with Telecare Stakeholder Action Plan
A new report from FarrPoint, commissioned by Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), has highlighted the impact that the analogue switch-off will have on…
Tunstall Healthcare issues important safety notice for Lifeline Vi and Vi+ units with lithium-ion batteries
Technology-enabled care (TEC) specialist Tunstall Healthcare has issued an important safety notice for all Lifeline Vi and Vi+ units that have been produced from October…
Council introduces digital cloud-based platform to manage its community telecare system
East Renfrewshire Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to introduce a fully digital, cloud-based platform for handling its community alarm system, having…
Welsh telecare strategy will identify practical steps for service providers when upgrading to digital
A new telecare strategy for Wales has been launched that is set to provide a comprehensive guide to the digital migration changes ahead and what…
TEC provider recognised for high-quality and user-friendly service with prestigious TSA award
Llesiant Delta Wellbeing, which provides technology-enabled care (TEC) solutions to support older and vulnerable people to live more independently, has been awarded coveted TSA Quality…
Assistive tech supplier joins Scottish digital telecare security assessed suppliers list
The Digital Office for Scottish Local Government has announced that assistive technology solutions from Tunstall Healthcare have been added to the Digital Telecare Security Assessment…
Healthcare technology firm recognised for innovation in senior housing at industry awards
Tunstall Healthcare has received an award at the Health Investor Senior Housing Awards for the best use of technology in senior housing in the Innovation…
Nearly half of council’s telecare service users could “ditch” the service due to weekly charges
Lancashire County Council has decided to start charging for its telecare service, as of next year, after concluding that it could no longer afford…
Lancashire County Council considers £4- to £9 per week charge for telecare service users
Lancashire County Council has proposed changing its free telecare service to a new charge of £4 to £9 per week for users so that…