Testimonial to telecare (UK)

Steve Hards

“Up to 10 years ago, Michael [Burkhill] was enjoying life as regional manager for a brick company in Wakefield. Driving home from Leeds one evening he had a heart attack. Five years later, in 2007, his health further deteriorated and he suffered a catalogue of ailments including heart, liver and kidney failure. Not wishing to become a burden to his son, Michael had resigned himself to life in a care home until he heard about Telecare. He said: ‘Talk about a one minute to midnight reprieve-Telecare has changed my life…'” Read a short item about the telecare technology Michael uses, and listen to the podcast of his radio interview, from Tameside Radio. A care home at 52? No.