Older people, those with physical or learning disabilities or mental health conditions and their relatives can try out devices to help keep them safe.

Young carers could be given a new lease of life with technology to put their minds at ease.

The Telecare system, which for more than 20 years has provided a public service helping the elderly to continue living independently in their homes, is currently handling some 100,000 calls every six months.

Thousands more people will be eligible for free state-of-the-art technology that will mean they can stay in their own homes longer as the council announces a major expansion to its Telecare service.

A business based on the south coast has taken a major step forward in its plans to fast track the growth of the company and become a leading player in the UK’s telehealthcare market.

This fund will support investment in the use of technology to deliver improved health and care at lower cost in non-hospital settings.

Stories include wearable tech, NICE pathways, integrated care and many more.

Health and social care has to change. The health and social care systems across the UK are at crisis point, and the situation will only worsen as our population ages. Technology has revolutionised our everyday lives.

NHS patients at North Staffordshire′s biggest walk-in centre will be able to get remote consultation by video link in what seems to be a pioneering example of telecare.

Hertfordshire County Council expects 4000 people a year to benefit from its new telecare contract with Tunstall Healthcare.