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 →

Fife Council’s Telecare programme uses satellite technology to monitor people with dementia

Success in tracking dementia sufferers By Craig Smith A PILOT project in Fife, enabling people with dementia to enjoy more independent lives whilst at the same time giving their families peace of mind, is being hailed a major success. For 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 →

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 →