Written questions

Alarms: Older People

Commons · Question 2912 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 1 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the need for mandatory accreditation services for the installation of telecare devices.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 1 Jun 2026

The Department recognises the importance of ensuring that telecare devices are safe, reliable, and fit for purpose, particularly as services transition from analogue to digital connectivity.The Department is currently developing non‑statutory telecare com...