Social Care
Social care providers are now realising the benefits of telecare for a wide range of users from simple needs to more complex cases.
Telehealthcare delivers:
- Improved personal outcomes
- Improved quality of life
- Economic efficiencies
- Sustainable health and social care systems
- Preventative solutions
Latest news
Click here to read the latest news.
Under Pressure - tackling the financial challenge for councils of an ageing population
A report published on 18 February by the Audit Commission, describes how councils across the UK will have to cope with extra demand for social care and it feared many authorities were still unprepared.
Click here to read the full report.
Use of Resources in Adult Social Care – cites North Yorkshire County Council an exemplar in Telecare services
Every council should invest in 4 things 1) re-ablement, 2) everyone with care needs live in appropriate environment with the right equipment such as Telecare 3) training 4) information and advice”
Phil Hope, Social Care Minister at launch of the “Use of Resources in Adult Social Care Guide” 22.10.09
Telecare - A crucial opportunity to help save our health & social care system
Responding to the Government’s Green paper on social care ‘Shaping the Future of Care Together’, the University of Leeds and the Bow Group have produced new research which shows:
- Telecare offers a proven "win-win" for the health and social care system by helping sick, disabled and older people remain at home for longer by supporting them 24/7 with alarms, alerts, health monitoring and communication.
To read the full report please click here.
Futuristic telecare key to lower care costs and more independent living
Cllr David Rogers, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said:“Later life should be as fulfilling, healthy and as active as a person wants it to be and telecare can help deliver round-the-clock support to users, ensuring timely and preventative care”. The press release lists detailed examples and savings from: NYCC, Blackpool, brighton and Hove, Stockton, Kent, Sunderland and Bristol
Oldham Council Puts Telecare at the Heart of its Preventative Social Care Agenda
Literature
Latest events
February 2010 |
24 Feb | The National Dementia Strategy in West Midlands | ICC, Broad Street, Birmingham |
25 Feb | LGC: Delivering Efficiencies in Adult Social Services | Mayfair Conference Centre, London |
March 2010 |
2 Mar | Adult Social Care: Resources in a Challenging Financial Climate | Local Government House, London |
9 Mar | Personalised Technology Conference | Cavendish Conference Centre, London |
10 Mar | NHC - Customer Contact Centres 2010 | York Racecourse |
10 Mar | Skills for Care East Midlands - Implementation of Valuing People Now | Trent Vineyard, Nottingham |
16 Mar | The Big Event | BT Conference Centre, Liverpool |
April 2010 |
7 Apr | Falls Prevention Day | Hove Town Hall, Hove |
Find out more about telecare
Call our telecare team today 01977 660479