Telecare - Who is Telecare for?

Telecare is for older people and other adults with long term conditions, especially those who:

• have a dementia or memory loss which means they wander or are unable to deal with risks in the home such as fire, flood and gas;
• are becoming increasingly frail and are at risk of falling;
• are struggling to cope at home and may be regularly admitted to hospital; and
• may need residential care.

Telecare can offer people a safer environment, enabling them to stay at home rather than go into a residential home.  It can prevent them having to go into hospital and can enable earlier and safer discharge from hospital for people who have to be admitted.  It can also support them at home and give them help in an emergency.