Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government

Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government supports telecare service providers on their transitional journey from analogue to digital telecare.

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⏰ 𝟴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼!

The analogue to digital switch over is aligned with BT’s 𝟯𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 deadline📅

Our Digital Telecare Programme is here to support Scottish Telecare Service Providers every step of the way.

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

🎉 We’re delighted to share that Link Group Ltd are one of the first Housing Providers to achieve Milestone 5, marking their full transition to 100% digital telecare.

👏 Huge Congratulations! We look forward to continuing to work together.

Read more:
https://t.co/vOckZfIlr9

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

Exciting news! 🌟

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have been awarded the Platinum Digital Telecare Implementation Award in recognition of their progress with their analogue to digital telecare transition project. 🎖️

Read about their journey here ➡️
https://t.co/XshnaSOwa6

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

📣New Housing Blog!
We share practical insights from Housing Associations and explore milestones to support your digital transformation journey.

With the PSTN switch-off approaching, now’s the time to plan with confidence.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/p8ddWvm8Bv

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

We’re hiring a Project Manager and a Project Coordinator to join the Digital Telecare team to support Scotland’s transition from analogue to digital telecare alongside wider health and social care transformation.

Apply by 11.59pm on 10th of May 2026:
https://t.co/qy7nYmMICq

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

⏰ 𝟭𝟭 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼!
🏘️In February, we focused on Scottish housing associations and councils efforts as they shift from analogue to digital. The programme continues to provide guidance and peer support to help providers successfully transition before January 2027 🗓️

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

🎉We’re excited to share that our Business Relationship Manager, David Brown, has been shortlisted for the TSA – The voice of technology enabled care ITEC 2026 Strategic Leader Award!

🔗 Find out more about the awards: https://t.co/EBOyZT4OAh #ITEC2026

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Day 14 of our #2025Highlights, we're sharing achievements from our Digital Telecare Data Programme - the Data Pathway launching on the Digital Telecare Playbook & the Telecare Information Framework fields being embedded into the Shared ARC platform.

➡️https://t.co/Q7JOHbm25m

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

🔦𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬

Telecare reduces ambulance call-outs:
📉 870 fewer per provider/year
🏥 30,920 fewer across Scotland

Read more in our report with @Farrpoint ➡️ https://t.co/UcPCoFHeCf

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Day 12 of our #2025highlights we're showcasing Scotland’s Shared Alarm Receiving Centre platform! Awarded with the prestigious ITEC Collaborative Partnership Award recognising efforts of the telecare sector in Scotland in delivering this national solution: https://t.co/sgzamIt0iY

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For day 7 of our #2025Highlights, we're celebrating our Housing Programme and its dedication to helping Housing Associations prepare for the analogue to digital transition🎉

Explore more in our Housing Programme recap: https://t.co/7aQ2SLXQ4S

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

❄️Winter Readiness Advice:

✅Testing telecare devices to confirm they are working properly

✅Prepare for power cuts by keeping a charged mobile phone and emergency contacts handy

✅Ensure homes are warm with heating set to at least 18°C

Read more ➡️https://t.co/iO5DYCc1Sg

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

🔦 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬

Joining the Shared Alarm Receiving Centre means collaborating to cut costs & boost negotiating power.

ARC tariffs fall by 6% on average, as shown in our report with @Farrpoint ➡️ https://t.co/9SXHBccGGW

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For Day 3 of our #2025Highlights, we're spotlighting the Analogue to Digital Telecare Programme! driving forward the migration from legacy analogue systems to resilient, future-proofed digital solutions 🎉

Read More: https://t.co/DEL7K5woqU

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

📢 Discover how data and digital technology can transform telecare services and unlock new opportunities for innovation.

Hear from leading voices: Sam Leonard, David Brown & Colin McFadyen for their Leadership Webinar.

🎟️ Register now: https://t.co/YicS5sD7Bn

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

🎉 Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership achieves the Platinum Digital Telecare Implementation Award!

100% of service users now benefit from reliable, person-centred digital care. Huge congratulations to the team for making this possible! 🎖️

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

🔦 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬

📉 1,315 fewer bed days/year for 4,000 users
🏥 46,630 fewer bed days if adopted nationally

Explore the full impact in our report with @Farrpoint ➡️ https://t.co/UcPCoFHeCf

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

With Digifest just around the corner, David Brown explores the future of telecare ➡️ https://t.co/GXmayU0dJH

🎟️ Get your ticket now and join us: https://t.co/0s196yZGOo

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

🔦 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬

The Shared ARC responder app provides administrative time savings of 20% due to the reduction in manual data entry.

Learn more in our report with @Farrpoint ➡️ https://t.co/UcPCoFHeCf

[Digital Telecare for Scottish Local Government @DigTelecareScot]

🔦 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠

Our data shows wellbeing improves by 28% after telecare is installed. It enhances independence, confidence & peace of mind.
Learn more in our report with @Farrpoint ➡️ https://t.co/9SXHBccGGW