Freedom of information response

Telecare / Assistive Technology

Publication date: 
Thursday 22 February 2024
Request: 

I am conducting some research on telecare/assistive technology and how it may benefit older people who live alone, what councils approaches are to address this issue as well as how this differs by geography so that this information can be published to help TEC companies better meet the growing needs of the country. 

In order to do this I would please request the following information:

1.    How many individuals did your council supply telecare to last year? 
2.    How many of those individuals were over the age of 65? 
3.    How many of those individuals lived alone? 
4.    What is the total population of your area? 
5.    Could you please provide a copy of your Better Care Fund Plan if it exists.

Response: 
  1. How many individuals did your council supply telecare to last year? 714
  1. How many of those individuals were over the age of 65? 580
  1. How many of those individuals lived alone? 327
  1. What is the total population of your area? Approx. 176000 (Census of 2021)
  1. Could you please provide a copy of your Better Care Fund Plan if it exists. Please see following link: Thurrock HWB BCF narrative template 2023-25 Revised Final 7 July 2023 v3 1 vA13790206.pdf
Request reference:
FOI 13432