The range of telecare and telehealth case studies featured in this section demonstrate the benefits that these services bring to real people, their families and carers. They also show how services can be transformed to bring benefits not just to the individuals, but across the provision of health and social care.This collection of case studies is added to regularly.
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People on high medication who fail to take prescribed drugs at the right time and right dosage risk jeopardising their health and independence. They can end up being re-admitted to hospital or placed in residential care for their own safety. This has huge cost implications for the NHS and social services.
Read MoreMrs A is a 95 year old lady who lives alone in a privately owned bungalow. She has a very supportive daughter, Mrs B (PA) who visits every day. Mrs A has Alzheimer's disease with severe cognitive impairment as well as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and recurrent chest infections. Because of her debilitating health, Mrs A is prone to falls at home. Mrs B has been very concerned about her mother's safety and well being.
Read MoreThe family of a Neilston man who survived a house fire praised the new initiative to fit a special smoke detector in the homes of the most vulnerable people in East Renfewshire. The Community Health Care Partnership (CHCP) teamed up with Strathclyde Fire and Rescue to ensure that all locals who use telecare also get an integrated smoke detector
Read MoreQuick thinking Emma Boyd's actions saved a man trapped in a serious fire and won her praise from the fire crews who recognised him. Alerted by a call triggered by a smoke detector and getting no response from the resident Emma heard the television was on loudly in the background. She decided that the man was at home and took action.
Read MoreThe client, Mr W, is an elderly gentleman living on his own on the Romney Marsh. He suffers from various medical conditions including Dementia. He has carers visit him on a daily basis in order to assist where required. The family does not live close by and due to this they were naturally concerned about their father's day to day welfare and safety.
Read MoreThe City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) working in partnerships with Lothian & Borders Police Service, Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service, CEC Homelessness Services and CEC Community Alarm Telecare Service have developed a Home Safety Options Service to offer support to people experiencing domestic abuse.
Read MoreA man threatening suicide and armed with a knife was distracted long enough for paramedics to reach him thanks to the quick thinking and calm approach of Becky Surgison, a Telecare operator
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