[Item originally flagged up in ‘News Items submitted by Readers’. In this case, David Carter] BBC report and video of teleheath/telecare (lifestyle) monitoring. Why they had to go to France for the story is a bit of a mystery. Perhaps… Read moreWatching while you work and play

An excellent article from the Financial Times. Michael Steen puts his finger on the position of Philips in the post GE/Intel deal. “However, in contrast to GE and its research pact with Intel, Mr Kleisterlee (Philips’s Chief Executive) believes the… Read morePhilips plans new health regime

Just drawn to my attention: US company Medical Alarm Concepts has developed a pendant alarm with two-way voice communication. In addition, I understand that they are planning to have licensed Emergency Medical Technicians at their call center to handle emergency… Read moreMedical Alarm Concepts new 2-way pendant

Ok, you know the bones of this already from last Friday’s item EU fines Intel $1.45 billion for antitrust violations, but scroll right down to read the comment from ‘fanofnellie’ on this story from the UK’s Independent newspaper.

Northern Ireland’s Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has confirmed to Telecare Aware that “as a routine part of the management of the NI Senior Civil Service, Mr Andrew Hamilton will transfer to the post of Deputy… Read moreConfirmed: NI's EU-CCH to get new chief executive