Telecare site goes public

The JIP backed telecare website askTARA, which gives information about health and social care products, is now available to the general public.

Created by social enterprise, Community Gateway CIC, in partnership with the JIP and Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands, the web based catalogue features assistive technology products to help individuals maintain their independence.

askTARA, first launched in March 2010, featured products and services provided by councils in the West Midlands to service users. The site has now been expanded to cater for the general public nationwide, and will provide information on aids such as personal community alarms and flood detectors. 

Health products such as blood pressure monitors that share data online with GPs, and services including home support assistants, will eventually be included.

askTARA has been shortlisted for a Health Services Journal award, and nominated for the government’s Big Society Awards. 

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