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Mobility scooters would be fitted with GPS systems under the plans
Pensioners on mobility scooters ‘tracked by GPS’ under proposal to save care costs in Manchester
Excluisve by Amy Glendinning
August 24, 2011
Pensioners on mobility scooters could be tracked by satellite as part of radical plans to use technology to slash spending on social care.
The scooters would be fitted with GPS systems – with relatives able to log on to the internet to pinpoint their loved one if they became lost, confused or upset.
A carer from Dorset is concerned about the cuts to services
Portland carer calls for security over Dorset day services
11:00am Tuesday 23rd August 2011
A Portland carer is calling for ‘long-term security’ to come from a three-month consultation on the future of day services in Dorset.
Day centres could close in a move by Dorset County Council to save £600,000.
Three options for the service have been put forward:
• Reduce available services, either by closing or merging some day centres or reducing hours or service options.
Scotland leads the way with an autism alert card
New alert card to help autism sufferers
A NORTH MSP has welcomed the new autism alert card which can assist emergency personnel if someone with the condition is involved in an accident or becomes a victim of crime.
