New initiative which helps older people could save NHS Lothian £150,000 a year

By CATHERINE SALMOND TWO frail pensioners who fell in their homes last week received help within minutes thanks to new state-of-the-art alarms. The pair were among the first to be given the new neck pendant alarm connected direct to support Continue reading →

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 →