Following a recent rigorous inspection, including interviewing senior managers and call handlers and assessing the training and practice of the team, East Lothian received the evaluation from CECOPS CIC, the independent, not-for-profit certification and standards body which aims to raise the standard of all telecare related services across the UK.

Inspectors were particularly impressed with the high standard of customer care provided in relation to overall experience and outcomes, as well as the strong working relationship managers overseeing the service had with partners.

Councillor David Parker, executive member for health and wellbeing, said: “East Lothian have been providing an excellent service on our behalf since April 2018 and we are delighted to see this being recognised through an independent evaluation process.

“This is a vitally important service that provides some of our most vulnerable service users and family carers with the peace of mind and reassurance that enables them to remain independent in their own homes and communities for longer. This award means they can be even more assured of the high standard and quality of support they are being provided with.”

The council’s own Technology Enabled Care team provide advice and information on a range of products that can support people to live safely and independently at home.