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Telecare National Action Plan
11 February 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the necessary transition to digital telephone networks and its impact on telecare users, focusing on protecting their safety during this switchover.
Action Requested
A joint Telecare National Action Plan is published with specific steps for stakeholders to safeguard telecare users. The plan will be reviewed every six months to identify any new actions needed.
Key Facts
- Traditional analogue devices need to be reconnected to the digital network.
- The government expects stakeholders such as communication providers and local authorities to take necessary actions.
- A review of progress against the Telecare National Action Plan will occur every six months.
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