Tunstall launches advisory service to maximise benefits of technology in health and social care
Straightforward telehealthcare advice service will support clients in the design, delivery and sustainability of telehealthcare programmes
A new advisory service has been launched to help health and social care commissioners with the mainstream implementation of telehealth technology.
The move comes as health, housing and social care services come increasing pressure, with nearly a third of patients aged 75 or over having two or more long-term conditions. The overall cost of care for a person with multiple conditions is £2,500 per year. In light of this, there is call for innovative new service models that can support people effectively in the community, avoiding the need for more-costly interventions such as GP and outpatient appointments and hospital inpatient stays.
To address this, Tunstall Healthcare has launched the Tunstall Advisory Service, which is managed by a team of specialists and combines extensive clinical experience, qualified training representatives, telehealthcare experts, and business intelligence to help providers utilise technology successfully.
The service offers a range of provisions including designing and delivering technology-enabled care services including telehealthcare, providing guidance to smooth out the deployment process, accelerating the benefits for patients and providers, and creating sustainable services focused on outcomes.
Tunstall is the first telehealthcare provider to create a multi-faceted team dedicated to helping commissioners and providers embed technologies into their services, increasing their capacity to deliver community-based care.
Lee Hawksworth, the company’s head of strategic services, explains: “Tunstall has been delivering pioneering solutions for more than 50 years, and has a long and successful track record in supporting the management of long-term conditions, delivering some of the UK’s largest services. Working in partnership with health, housing and social care providers we have transformed the experience of thousands of professionals and empowered millions of service users.
“As a British company operating worldwide, we’re passionate about sharing our experience and expertise with organisations around the globe, making a real and positive difference to people’s lives, every day.”
With the Tunstall Advisory Service, providers are able to create a programme of practical support that is tailored to meet individual requirements, whether they are seeking to embark upon a new initiative, or optimise an existing service.