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2008 European e-Inclusion Awards

The European e-Inclusion Awards were run for the first time in 2008 and attracted 469 entrants. WSD Newham won the ‘Ageing Well’ Award.
European Commission

 

London Borough of Newham

Newham is one of the most culturally diverse boroughs in London. Situated just three miles from the city centre, Newham takes in much of London's revitalised docklands. It includes City Airport and the ExCeL international exhibition centre. The borough is also at the centre of London's plans for the 2012 Olympic Games.
London Borough of Newham

 

NHS Newham

Newham Primary Care Trust serves the community of the London Borough of Newham. It employs around 1,050 staff based across 23 sites, and encompasses all 65 GP practices, 69 pharmacist, 55 optician and 80 dentist sites in the borough.
NHS Newhams

 

Department of Health’s WSD Page

The Whole System Demonstrators are exploring the exciting possibilities opened up by truly integrated health and social care working supported by advanced assistive technologies such as telehealth and telecare.
Department of Health

 

Whole System’s Demonstrator Action Network (WSDAN)

The WSDAN is an online resource on telecare, telehealth and the management of long-term conditions. The Network is run by The King’s Fund and DH Care Networks and is funded by the Department of Health.
WSD Action Network

 

Kent County Council WSD Programme

Kent Adult Social Services in partnership with both Eastern and Coastal Kent and West Kent PCT's has been chosen as one of only three local authorities in the country to participate in the WSD Trial.
Kent County Council
 

Cornwall Council WSD Programme

Cornwall Department of Adult Care and Support in partnership with Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Primary Care Trust is one of only three sites nationally to be selected as a Whole System Demonstrator site.
Cornwall Council

 

Telecare Services Association

The Telecare Services Association (TSA) is the representative body for the telecare industry within the UK. Our mission is to unlock the potential of telecare and telehealth.
Telecare Services Association

 

NHS Connecting for Health

NHS Connecting for Health supports the NHS in providing better, safer care by delivering computer systems and services that improve how patient information is stored and assessed.
NHS Connecting for Health

 

The King’s Fund

The King's Fund seeks to understand how the health system in England can be improved. Using that insight, we work with individuals and organisations to shape policy, transform services and bring about behaviour change.
The Kings Fund

 

Health Reports

 

2011 Whole System Demonstrator Programme - Headline Findings

The Whole System Demonstrator programme was set up by the Department of Health to show just what telehealth and telecare is capable of. To provide a clear evidence base to support important investment decisions and show how the technology supports people to live independently, take control and be responsible for their own health and care.

2011 Accelerating Adoption and Diffusion in the NHS

The report, Innovation Health and Wealth: accelerating adoption and diffusion in the NHS, sets out a delivery agenda for spreading innovation at pace and scale throughout the NHS.

 

 

2008 NHS High Quality Care for All

In 2008, Lord Darzi published High Quality Care for All. This was the final report of the NHS Next Stage Review, co-produced with the NHS during a year-long process involving more than 2,000 clinicians and 60,000 NHS staff, patients, stakeholders and members of the public.

 

NHS Our Health, Our Care, Our Say

The Our Health, Our Care, Our Say White Paper sets out a vision to provide people with good quality social care and NHS services in the communities where they live.

 

2008-2009 TSA Annual Report

With a society that has rapidly changing needs, the importance of telecare and telehealth services continues to grow, as does the need for discussion, debate and innovation. The TSA Annual Report has sought contributions from leading decision makers, policy makers and health experts to shape the discussions, and create debate, within these service areas.