Telecare
2011
Telehealth for Children
New bulletin from the SCTT.
Telehealth eBulletin [54Kb]
DALLAS
Documents relating to the £10m DALLAS project can be found below.
DALLAS Overview [207Kb]
Scottish Assisted Living Programme (DALLAS) update [4Mb]
Medication Management
Falkirk Council and NHS Forth Valley have been working together to research and review the range of devices that are currently available to support people at home to manage their medication more effectively.
The document below identifies progress so far.
Medication Reminder Equipment and Services [540Kb]
TDP in Scotland 2006-11
This report was built up from the quarterly monitoring reports from Local Partnerships (ended March 2011). Overall, the telecare programme continues to demonstrate a positive impact in shifting the balance of care.
TDP in Scotland 2006-11 [196Kb]
Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Later Life
This article provides an overview of the methods that can be employed to "prevent or delay physical disablement in later life" including telecare.
Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Later Life [2Mb]
Supporting Unpaid Carers: The Benefits of Telecare
This report by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services examines the impact telecare services can have on unpaid carers and considers its implications on policy and practice.
Unpaid Carers and Telecare [555Kb]
Telecare Action Plan
In January, the national telecare programme board published "Telecare to 2012: An Action Plan for Scotland" It builds directly upon the 2008-10 Telecare Strategy and provides continuing strategic direction and support for Local Partnerships and other key stakeholders in the development and implementation of their telecare programmes.
Telecare Action Plan to 2012 [410Kb]
DSDC Telecare Workbooks
Below are telecare workbooks produced jointly with the Dementia Services Development Centre that are available for download. They are of particular use to telecare users and practitioners:
Telecare and Learning Disability [1Mb]
Telecare and Physical Disability [1Mb]
Telecare and Sensory Impairment [1Mb]
Telecare and Dementia [921Kb]
Telehealthcare and Mental Health [2Mb]
Telehealthcare and Falls [1018Kb]
More publications and products can be found at the DSDC's online shop.
Telecare and Telehealth: What It Is and How to Get It
Counsel and Care is a national charity. The attached guide has been developed to provide information about what telecare and telehealth is, how to get it and information to help you decide if it is the right solution for you.
Telecare and Telehealth Guide [339Kb]
2010
An Assessment of the Development of Telecare 2006-2010
This report examines the growth and development of telecare in Scotland from 2006 to 2010 and provides an assessment of the business case put forward for telecare funding against measureable goals.
Assessment of Telecare in Scotland [1Mb]
Telecare Autumn Newsletter
The Autumn 2010 edition of the JIT Telecare Newsletter can be downloaded below.
JIT Telecare Newsletter: October 2010 [489Kb]
Telecare Learning Network Update: Support for Carers
Below is a summary of the Telecare Learning Network event that took place on 12 May 2010.
Telecare Learning Network Update [408Kb]
Scottish Science Advisory Council Report - Telehealthcare: Time for Action
The SSAC is Scotland's highest-level science advisory body. A new SSAC report says Scotland is well-placed to drive forward the telehealthcare sector, providing technologies and sevices to promote independence, health and and well-being in our ageing and geographically dispersed population.
Copies of the executive summary and full report can be accessed below.
SSAC Telehealthcare Executive Summary [1Mb]
SSAC Telehealthcare Full Report [5Mb]
SCT Strategic Framework 2010-12
The Scottish Centre for Telehealth (SCT) was established in 2006 to support and guide the development of telehealth for clinical, managerial and educational purposes across Scotland. SCT published their Strategic Framework to further focus and deliver specific activities.
Summary of Telecare Services in Scotland
This report collates information relating to telecare/telehealthcare developments led by Local Partnerships, providing a summary of currently available services and planned activity. The information reflects development during the first three years of activity, up to September 2009. 31 of the 32 partnerships have voluntarily taken part in this exercise, providing a comprehensive picture of services available across Scotland. However, it is recognised this is not an exhaustive summary, as telecare initiatives have also been progressed by other organisations outwith the national programme. The report also seeks to identify common themes and issues which have emerged for local partnerships, with a view to informing the direction of future strategy and policy. The full report is available here.
Telecare In Scotland Summary Report March 2010 [702Kb]
Telehealthcare in Scotland: Education and Training Strategy 2010-12
You can now access the Strategy for Education and Training 2010-12 along with the Executive Summary and Action Plan below.
Education and Training Strategy 2010-12 [528Kb]
Executive Summary and Action Plan [126Kb]
Health and Sport Committee: ThirdReport on Clinical Portal and Telehealth Development in NHS Scotland
You can access the full report here.
Clinical Portal and Telehealth [220Kb]
Care Package Cost Modelling
You can now access the full Care Package Cost Modelling report below.
Care Package Cost Modelling [268Kb]
2009
A Weight Off My Mind
Commissioned by Carers Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government's Telecare Development Programme, this report explores the impact and potential benefits of telecare for unpaid carers in Scotland. This research was undertaken by Kara Jarrold and Sue Yeandle, at the Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities at the University of Leeds. You can download the findings here.
A Weight Off my Mind Report [5Mb]
Telecare Factsheet: Exploring the use of Pill Dispensers in Telecare Services
This factsheet looks at the use of Pill Dispensers in Telecare services. Thanks to the City of Edinburgh Council and Renfrewshire Council who provided the information on pill dispensers within their respective area for this factsheet.
Pills Dispensers in Telecare [186Kb]
Model Induction Programme for Call Handlers
This model induction pogramme has been drawn together using various local programmes and can be used as a benchmark by local managers. You can view the full paper here.
Model Induction Programme for Call Handlers [98Kb]
Telecare Programme News
You can access the Telecare Programme News June 2009 edition here.
Telecare Development Programme News June 09 [196Kb]
Monitoring Telecare Progress 2008-09
This report provides evidence of progress against the telecare business plan and in broader terms, against the telecare strategy 2008-10. You can access the full report here.
Telecare Development Programme Monitoring [195Kb]
Call Handling Workshop
You can access the presentations from the Call Handling Workshop which took place on 30 April 2009 here.
NTDP Callhandling workshop slide [70Kb]
Training for Call Handlers Slides [72Kb]
Certificate of Assistive Technology slides [186Kb]
Regulation of Quality Control Slides [390Kb]
Future Planning for Call Handling Slides [511Kb]
Colin Anderson Presentation [523Kb]
Telehealth/Telecare Conference
You can access the conference report here.
Working Together Telehealth and Telecare [339Kb]
YHEC Evaluation of the Telecare Development Programme
The Evaluation of the Telecare Development Programme commissioned by JIT undertaken by York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) was launched at the Telecare/Telehealth Conference on 24th February 2009. You can access the final report, appendices and executive summary here.
YHEC Evaluation Report [1Mb]
YHEC Appendices [551Kb]
YHEC Executive Summary [100Kb]
TSA Annual Report [2Mb]
2008
Review of Call Handling Arrangements for Telecare/Community Alarm Services in Scotland
Commissioned by JIT this review of call handling arrangements in Scotland is being used to inform the development of the national strategy for telecare, and will be of use to local partnerships and other interested organisations.
Review of Call Handling Arrangements in Scotland [222Kb]
Seizing the Opportunity: Telecare Strategy 2008-10
Scottish Government two-year strategy for telecare released in 2008.
Telecare Strategy 2008 - 2010 [337Kb]
2007
Summary of Current Partnership Developments
JIT has gathered a range of information about the current state of Telecare Services in Scotland (for example, on call handling, eligibility and response services) and collated updated information from each partnership on the progress of their proposal.
Summary of Current Partnership Developments [170Kb]
Telecare Programme: Summary of Proposals
This is a very brief summary of the proposals from partnerships in Scotland for improving and developing Telecare services using a share of the £8million Telecare Development Fund.
Summary of Proposals [129Kb]
2006
Gadgets, Gizmos and Gaining Independence
This report on Assistive Technology and people with learning disabilities, produced by Advance is available here.
Learning Disabilities [1Mb]
