A new site has been recently launched as part of the European FP7 ‘Personal Health Systems (PHS) Foresight’ project with the objective to provide a forum for long-term coordination and strategic guidance across different PHS areas of application.

Birmingham City Council has invested in a large-scale, city-wide telecare service, it was announced on 6 October 2011. The deployment, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, will ensure safety and support for older and vulnerable residents whilst maximising their independence.