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Tynetec wins Anchor Housing Trust order (UK)
“The social alarm system installed at Denham Garden Village, an age exclusive development for the over 55s in Denham, Buckinghamshire was seen as a key feature of the major upgrade program being managed by Anchor Housing Trust.” Tynetec press release.
Medical Intelligence raises $15M
Medical Intelligence produces, amongst other things, the Colomba GPS telecare bracelet used to help locate wandering [sic] Alzheimer’s disease patients. The company plans to use the new funds for “primarily for sales, marketing…”. Short press release.
Round-up of some essential UK telecare resources
I’ve tended to assume (always a dangerous thing!) that most TelecareAware readers are familiar with these essential telecare information resources. Although they are UK-focused, they have information that readers in other countries will find useful. Here they are in case… Read moreRound-up of some essential UK telecare resources
Two local news stories (UK)
These two illustrate how a well-intentioned remark can be turned into a headline with a negative spin and a rather stolid quote into a positive one. The ‘problem’ for the news-giver is that there is no control on what the… Read moreTwo local news stories (UK)
SeniorLinkEldercare picks up Cambridge City telecare call centre contract (UK)
The headline says it all, but the full item may interest some readers. Lancashire Telegraph.
'Hug suits' to alleviate feelings of loneliness?
Kevin Doughty’s knack for launching a catchy remark (this time at the British Computer Society’s specialist Northern health informatics group) was picked up by media across the internet. It was, of course, embedded in a general telecare message. This version… Read more'Hug suits' to alleviate feelings of loneliness?
NHS PASA reviews National Framework Agreement and announces products and suppliers added to it
The NHS PASA press release about its first review of the NFA reveals 10 new suppliers as subcontractors, the introduction of 958 new individual equipment lines, 118 new equipment packages and 216 new services/service packages, and savings of between 10… Read moreNHS PASA reviews National Framework Agreement and announces products and suppliers added to it
Three local telecare stories (UK and US)
Continuing the series of local stories that bear some comparison to see how positively and clearly (or not) telecare and telehealth are being introduced to the public: Elderly people get motion sensors to monitor for falls (North Yorkshire, UK) Great… Read moreThree local telecare stories (UK and US)
Tunstall does its bit to introduce young people to telecare
Tunstall supported the 2007 Schools Technology Challenge, organised by Business & Education South Yorkshire and, in doing so, started to familiarise a new generation with telecare concepts.