Newham goes NeAT

Steve Hards

London Borough of Newham’s ambitious telecare plans, which put other councils’ Preventative Technology Grant-based strategies in the shade (see Telecare Aware report 19 July 2006), have had their official launch. Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, said: “NeAT is a great initiative that will transform the lives of many of Newham’s residents by helping them to continue to live an independent and enjoyable life. I am proud that our borough is leading the way in providing telecare.”  Quite right too!