1. TELEHEALTHCARE CPG Digital Participation. September 2010 Brian Kerr briangkerr@hotmail.com

2. ....Telehealthcare “the convergence of telecare and telehealth to provide integrated technology based health and social care services primarily in people's homes..”

3. Telecare.... The use of equipment to Assess,monitor and reduce risk Maintain or improve independence and quality of life,as part of a personalised support service Enable lifestyle,and symptom monitoring

4. Telehealth Equipment which enables comprehensive protection monitoring and support for a vulnerable person's health;particularly long term conditions such as C.O.P.D...in their own home

5. 'Equipment..'? Smoke Alarms,flood alarms, gas alarms Epilepsy,Enuresis alarms,falls detectors Movement monitors Blood pressure, blood sugar,oxygen monitors,temperature sensors

6. Expanding Range of Telehealthcare Equipment Wristcare Medication Reminder Wayfin der Locato r

7. Please remember to turn off yourPlease remember to turn off your mobile phone mobile phone (unless you are a doctor..!!)‏

8. Smartphone “apps” Stethoscopes Diagnosis, and self diagnosis X rays, ultrasounds Instant ECG Remote access to foetal heart tracings,contraction patterns

12. Why does all this matter? The future of the health service!

13. The National Programme 2006-2008-2010 £8million + £8million= £16 million Distributed through Health, Housing and Social Care Partnerships Independent Evaluation, based on local returns, and case studies

14. Outcomes* 21,796 more people supported 35,000 nights of sleepover care saved 411,000 check visits saved 65,000 hospital bed days saved 346,000 care home bed days saved * until March 2010

15. Choices and opportunities Capitalise on digital participation... or Accentuate social exlusion and limit life chances

16. Telecare development programme www.jit.org.uk/telecare/publications Scottish Centre for Telehealth www.sct.scot.nhs.uk