The Telecare, Telehealth and TECS Hub for Health and Care Professionals, Service Users and Carers
National Telecare Campaign Launched
BT, VMO2 and the UK Government launch the National Telecare Campaign. For more details please go to News
News on the Digital Switchover
A Virgin Media O2 Cardiff Digital Switchover Telecare Trial will be taking place. See details on our Digital Phone Switchover section.
The joint Telecare National Action Plan from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has been published. See our Digital Phone Switchover section for the plan and more news on the Digital Switchover.
Latest News
N. Herts have a vacancy for an Assistive Technologies Trainee Technician. Details on Vacancies.
Chiptech announces major innovation initiative. Read press release on News.
N. Herts have another vacancy for an Assistive Technologies Trainee Technician. Details on Vacancies.
Appello are running a webinar on the 2G/3G Switchoff. Details and Registration link on News.
Careium are seeking to appoint bid writers. Both part-time and full-time positions are available. Details on Vacancies.
Terence is retiring from UKTelehealthcare. Read his letter on News.
Tunstall launch new digital solution – Communicall Digital. Read press release on News.
Appello releases monthly report on first time call failures. Details on News.
Yorbl Collaborate with Skyresponse. Read more on News.
Skyresponse welcomes new UK Sales Manager. Read press release on News.
Appello secures contract with E. Renfrewshire Council. Further details on News.
Skyresponse launches WardenLink. Read press release on News.
Careium partners with CAIR to offer care solution. Details on News.
Legrand and Possum Extend Exclusive Agreement for NOVOCare. Read more on News.
Pivotell and Yorbl join forces. Read press release on News.
Data Security and Privacy in TEC. Read Everon’s latest article on News.
Read Everon’s article on misconceptions around SIM-based TEC solutions on News.
Astraline’s press release on their latest research project – The Science of Safer Homes – can now be read on News.
Orbl CEO writes article on Assisted Living Technologies. Now available on News.
NRS partners with Sheffield City Council. Read press release on News.
Careium partners with IoT Solutions Group. More details on News.
Skyresponse and TeleAlarm join forces. Read press release on News.
What is Telecare, Telehealth and TECS?
View our web pages using the links below for an explanation of the terminology used and further information.
What is Telecare? What is Telehealth? What is TECS
Who are UKTelehealthcare?
UKTelehealthcare is the independent and impartial membership organisation for Telecare and Telehealth professionals, service providers, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Registered Social Landlords, suppliers and organisations with a related professional interest.
Our supply members include most of the UK companies which market the equipment monitoring the safety and well-being of the public, and our provider members include a large number of local authorities as well as private providers. We are dedicated to raising the profile of telecare and telehealth services by making people know how telehealthcare products can transform their lives.
Our mission is to support health and care professionals and suppliers to deliver the widest choice and range of appropriate Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) to patients, service users and their carers, and to raise awareness and encourage the use of technology.
Get the Answers from your Professional Network!
Members – Why not use our blogging facility to post questions, talk about your products or discuss issues in our General, All IP or Technical Forums? See one member’s comments below.
“I have to say, this is my 1st time utilising the service (I have commented before, but not posted a question) and the response has been fantastic. The customer’s son ended up purchasing a device that was recommended by a forum member.”
John Patterson (Assistive Technology Co-ordinator) London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
All you need is a member’s web account. If you don’t have one email admin@uktelehealthcare.com.