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This is the Telecare Choice blog. Every month, we'll bring you an exciting news roundup post by one of our expert writers. We cover topics like medical news, politics, science, and wellbeing. Stay informed about the stories you might otherwise have missed with the Telecare blog.

  • Old people care: hospital admissions soar

    There have been reports this week concerning the welfare of old people care in the community. The Guardian have reported that there are more elderly people in hospitals due to community care being ‘starved’. The article shows that there have been calls Read More

  • Old people care: hospital admissions soar

    There have been reports this week concerning the welfare of old people care in the community. The Guardian have reported that there are more elderly people in hospitals due to community care being ‘starved’. The article shows that there have been calls Read More

  • Elderly care: Birmingham Telecare service

    Birmingham is often seen as a youthful city, with 45.7% of residents estimated to be under 30. However, there are still a considerable amount of over 65-year-olds to care for. Below we explore how our Birmingham Telecare Service can help elderly residents in Read More

  • Elderly care: Birmingham Telecare service

    Birmingham is often seen as a youthful city, with 45.7% of residents estimated to be under 30. However, there are still a considerable amount of over 65-year-olds to care for. Below we explore how our Birmingham Telecare Service can help elderly residents in Read More

  • Pensioners in hospital after legal highs

    Professor James Ferguson, a senior consultant in emergency medicine at NHS Grampian, has warned that people of all ages, including pensioners, are seen needing emergency care from the use of legal highs. What are legal highs? ‘Legal highs’ are usually made up Read More

  • Pensioners in hospital after legal highs

    Professor James Ferguson, a senior consultant in emergency medicine at NHS Grampian, has warned that people of all ages, including pensioners, are seen needing emergency care from the use of legal highs. What are legal highs? ‘Legal highs’ are usually made up Read More

  • An ageing population: are we prepared?

    The Office for National Statistics has shown that the population of the UK is ageing, and in 2014 proved to be at it’s oldest. “The population aged 65 and over has grown by 47% since mid-1974 to make up nearly 18% of Read More

  • An ageing population: are we prepared?

    The Office for National Statistics has shown that the population of the UK is ageing, and in 2014 proved to be at it’s oldest. “The population aged 65 and over has grown by 47% since mid-1974 to make up nearly 18% of Read More