UK Department of Health & Social Care
UK Department of Health & Social Care
10/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2026 02:45
Digital telecare commissioning guidelines: grouped living alarm devices
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Digital telecare commissioning guidelines: grouped living alarm devices
Guidelines to support commissioners and procurement teams responsible for adult social care telecare services.
From: Department of Health and Social Care Published: 8 October 2026
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This guidance sets out technical and service requirements to help commissioners procure safe, resilient and reliable digital telecare services for grouped living arrangements such as sheltered and supported housing schemes.
The requirements cover:
- digital telecare standards and interoperability
- connectivity and resilience
- service management and supplier assurance
- cyber security and data protection
- access to operational and performance data
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