Edinburgh City Council's "telecare" scheme monitors elderly people in their homes.

Cash boost for Telecare programme The system helps older people remain independent in their own homes Hundreds more older and vulnerable people in Edinburgh are to benefit from electronic aids in their own homes thanks to a council cash boost. Continue reading →

Edinburgh City Council's "telecare" scheme monitors elderly people in their homes

THOUSANDS of hospital and care-home beds are set to be freed up in the next year, with funds for remote monitoring more than doubling. Edinburgh City Council is spending up to £1 million on “telecare” packages to help people stay Continue reading →