Case Study
NHS Central Essex Community Services
Telecare The challenge There are over 1.5 million people aged 60 or over providing unpaid care in the UK. Over 350,000 of these are over 75 and over 8,000 of these are aged 90 or older.1 Older carers are often in poor health themselves, which can be exacerbated by the emotional and physical strain of caring for their loved one. How can telehealthcare provide greater support to carers, offering them peace of mind and independence, and at the same