Monthly Archives: January 2012
Telehealth solutions planned for COPD patients
The new service is expected to help reduce the number of unplanned emergency hospital admissions
Monday 9th January 2012
NHS Oldham is to provide patients with advanced telehealth solutions that will support them in the management of their long-term conditions.
The programme will involve up to 150 patients who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), who will benefit from being supported in their own homes by Tunstall’s telehealth solutions.
COPD patients have been selected initially based on national evidence showing the benefits of telehealth for patients with long-term conditions.
Elderly patients are being discharged too early from hospital?
More than half of hospital beds cut were for elderly patients
More than half of hospital beds cut in the past year were for elderly patients as NHS cost-cutting drives take a disproportionate toll on older people, according to new figures.
By Donna Bowater and Sarah Rainey
Experts have warned that elderly patients are being discharged too early, putting their health at risk and increasing the likelihood of them being readmitted to hospital.
Bedfordshire carers get support from University and recycle firm
Carers receive furniture boost
A UNIVERSITY and a waste firm teamed up to provide a boost to the firm Carers In Bedfordshire.
Carers supports 2,500 family carers of all ages across the county, with activities such as home visits, outings and breaks.
