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Support Seniors this SummerDate Released: Tuesday 7th February 2012 |
If you live alone and are concerned about your safety in the summer fire and flood season, Tunstall Healthcare, the world’s leading provider of telehealthcare can ensure you are safe and supported. Read full media release |
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TUNSTALL HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF STT CONDIGIDate Released: Monday 6th February 2012 |
3 February 2012: STT Condigi, a leading provider of technology and services to the elderly home care and nursing home markets in the Nordic region, has announced today that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Tunstall Healthcare Group Limited, a leading telecare and telehealth provider based in the UK. Subject to the receipt of mandatory competition clearances, the transaction is expected to close at the end of February 2012. Kristoffer Axelsson, the STT Condigi CEO, will lead the combined Nordic business. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Malmo, Sweden STT Condigi has businesses in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway as well as a growing export division. STT Condigi has been built from its suite of software services which are provided to local authorities and providers of care in the community which allow carer optimisation, mobile planning, activity reporting and mobile alarm handling. In addition it offers a range of independent living products as well as communications systems for nursing homes.
Torbjorn Olsson (Investment Manager), of the majority shareholder of STT Codigi, the 6th AP Fund said, ‘’we are delighted to have negotiated the sale of STT Condigi with Tunstall Group. The two companies complement each other well. We have been pleased with both STT Condigi’s strong development and market position in the Nordics which we believe will be of great benefit to Tunstall. In addition, the management performance of STT Condigi has been excellent and we feel they will enhance and strengthen the combined Tunstall/STT Nordic business.
“The decision by the board to join forces with Tunstall is a very positive move that is good for our business, employees and our customers,” said Kristoffer Axelsson, Chief Executive Officer of STT Condigi. “Tunstall has over 50 years experience of innovation and a true commitment to improving lives and enabling people to live more independently, which is perfectly aligned with STT Condigi’s mission. By joining with Tunstall, STT Condigi will have access to world class monitoring software and centres into which our applications will add extra services for our customers. In addition STT Condigi will have unprecedented access to Tunstall’s engineering, manufacturing and product portfolio as well as its global operating resources. This transaction will allow STT Condigi to rapidly accelerate the scope of our portfolio in both remote monitoring and call centre solutions thereby benefiting our entire customer base.”
Gil Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of Tunstall Healthcare commented “It is clear that STT Condigi will make a very positive addition to the Tunstall Group. Our visions are aligned and we complement each other in a number of areas. STT Condigi is a leading provider to our market and has a set of products and services that will enhance our offering and presence both within the Nordic countries and across the rest of the Tunstall Group. STT Condigi brings a strong track record of growth and innovation upon which we want to build. I am confident that together we will accelerate our delivery of leading edge products and services to our customers and all those who depend on us to live their lives as they wish – with independence and dignity. We welcome Kristoffer and his team to our Group’’.
Castlegreen Partners served as financial adviser and Linklaters Advokatbyrå Aktiebolag served as legal adviser to Tunstall. Danske Bank acted as exclusive financial adviser and Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå Aktiebolag acted as legal adviser to the Shareholders of STT Condigi in this transaction.
About Tunstall
Tunstall is a leading provider of telecare/telehealth solutions. Operating in more than 30 countries and employing over 1,800 people, Tunstall supports 2.5 million people around the world. Tunstall's philosophy is simple - to protect, support and care for people - by providing healthcare technology and services that enable anyone requiring support and reassurance, such as older people or those with long term needs, to lead an independent life with dignity and reassurance.
Tunstall provides complete and fully-integrated telecare and telehealth solutions for home, assisted living and specialist care environments, hospital communication systems, associated support services, response centre software systems and monitoring services.
More information is available at www.tunstall.co.uk.
Tunstall Contact: Alison Rogan, UK Communications Director
0044 1977 661234
Press Contact: Context
01625 511966
About STT Condigi
STT Condigi is a leading Nordic supplier of systems for safe, efficient care with a presence in the Nordics through wholly-owned subsidiaries and in Europe via a well developed distribution network. For more than 30 years, the company has developed its own products and complete solutions that streamline care work and provide care recipients with a higher level of safety.
STT Condigi has a broad range of skills and offers safety solutions for all types of residents, such as alarm systems for elderly residents in their own homes or complete internal systems for sheltered accommodation. We also offer ultra-modern equipment for alarm reception and advanced administrative systems for more efficient care. Our aim is both to increase safety for elderly and functionally-impaired people and to improve work conditions for care personnel, while also making care work more cost-effective.
STT Condigi has offices in Sweden (Malmö, Stockholm and Umeå), Denmark (Århus), Finland (Tampere) and in Spain (Madrid) and has a turnover of approximately 230 MSEK.
For more information, visit www.sttcondigi.com
STT Condigi Contact: Kristoffer Axelsson, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +46 40 6252544
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Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local selects Tunstall Healthcare as their telehealth providerDate Released: Monday 19th December 2011 |
Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local selects Tunstall Healthcare as their telehealth provider to undertake NBN diabetes trial
Tunstall provides leading edge technology for type 2 diabetes patients in Townsville.
Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local has chosen Tunstall Healthcare to provide telehealth and video conferencing solutions for a Townsville based telehealth trial. This trial Is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Digital Regions Initiative National Partnership Agreement, and the Queensland Government. This trial will see patients using a Tunstall myclinic@home telehealth unit, blood pressure monitor and glucometer to measure their vital signs in the comfort of their own home. The results of the client’s measurements are then sent through to a clinical nurse for review through the patient management system, icp triagemanager.
The myclinic@home tablet, designed and produced in Australia by Tunstall’s technical team, incorporates state-of-the-art video conferencing, which will enable teleconsultations between patients and their clinician. The program is designed to enhance glycaemic control for patients, which significantly reduces the risk of costly diabetes-related complications. This trial is expected to deliver a range of benefits for type 2 diabetes patients and their health providers and carers.
The benefits include:
Tunstall’s Clinical and Technical Team will provide training and support to ensure this trial is a success and pave the way to ensure telehealth becomes a mainstream form of healthcare delivery for Australians living with chronic diseases.
General Manager of Tunstall Australasia, Lyn Davies said, “The outcomes of the Townsville-Mackay trial will provide validation for both the public and private sectors in Australia to support new models of care which integrate telehealth. Prevention and self-management programs which enable independence and long term wellbeing can create a brighter future for us all. More evidence for Australia needs to be developed before existing funding models can be replaced, but the time for action is now.”.
Lyn congratulated Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local on turning their telehealth program from a concept into a reality. She said, “Clearly they are leading the way in recognising that the future is upon us and action needs to be taken to evaluate alternative models of care to help prepare us for the future. It’s going to take time and it’s going to take a shift in thinking – by many - before we will see large scale deployment of technology combined with these new models of care, but it will happen. Programs such as this will show us the way.”
Lisa Capamagian Marketing & Strategy Implementation Manager +61 (0) 7 3637 2200
Release date: December 2011
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World's Largest Telehealth Trial ResultsDate Released: Thursday 15th December 2011 |
Telehealth Strongly Validated by First Results from Whole System Demonstrator Program (UK) – 6,191 Patients
Results from the world’s largest telehealth trial shows 45% reduction in mortality rates, 20% cut in emergency admissions and 15% reduction in A&E visits.
The first results from the Whole System Demonstrator (WSD) programme have proven definitively the effectiveness of telehealth in improving services and outcomes for patients with long-term conditions, according to Tunstall.
The WSD programme involved 6,191 patients with one of three long-term conditions (diabetes, heart failure or COPD) and 238 GP practices across three sites in the United Kingdom - Cornwall, Kent and Newham. The randomised results, drawn from a minimum 12 months’ data on 3,030 participants revealed that telehealth delivered:
· 45% reduction in mortality rates
· 15% reduction in A&E visits
· 20% reduction in emergency admissions
· 14% reduction in elective admissions
· 14% reduction in bed days
· 8% reduction in tariff costs
The UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, announced the roll-out of advanced telehealth and telecare solutions to the homes of three million people over the next five years, with the aim of improving lives and putting the UK at the forefront of global healthcare. The Government’s 3ML (3 Million Lives) campaign aims to provide national leadership, strategic direction and advice to National Health Service (NHS) and social care organisations; with support from industry who would be responsible for creating the market and working with local organisations to deliver the change.
Mr Cameron said, “Look at our approach to telehealth – getting new technology into patients’ homes so they can be monitored remotely. We’ve trialled it, it’s been a huge success and now we’re on a drive to roll this out nationwide. The aim – to improve three million lives over the next five years. This is going to make an extraordinary difference to people.”
Gil Baldwin, CEO, Tunstall Healthcare said, “This is a fantastic example of industry and government working alongside each other to improve the lives of individuals living with long term conditions, enhancing clinical outcomes, supporting patients and doctors and saving money for the tax payer.”
Tunstall’s telehealthcare solutions are being used extensively in the WSD programme, with thousands of systems deployed with WSD service users in Cornwall, Kent and Newham.
The company’s telehealth solutions enable patients to monitor their vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose level, peak flow, temperature, and oxygen levels in their own homes easily, safely and securely. The results are accessed on a daily basis by a team of clinicians who triage the patient's health outcomes. This aids with proactive case management, ensures timely and appropriate support to patients as well as promoting self-awareness and better management of their own long-term condition.
“Patients tell us that telehealth helps them to manage their condition better; gives them greater independence and peace of mind, makes them feel empowered to help themselves with their condition; has contributed to earlier diagnosis and treatment of conditions; and some believe it is stopping them from going into hospital. We do not see telehealth as replacing GP or other clinical services; this is about helping people to maintain their independence and to seek medical help at an earlier stage.” Dave Tyas, Service Improvement Manager – Telehealth and Long Term Conditions, Peninsula Community Health.
Joe Barr, 60, is a Cornwall-based patient using Tunstall’s telehealthcare solutions as part of the WSD trial. He has several long-term conditions including COPD, diabetes and kidney disease. He said: “Telehealth monitors my body – if there is anything wrong I know I am going to get a phone call to discuss the issue with me and provide advice. My body is my responsibility. I understand more about my readings and relate it to my condition. It’s like having a little nurse on your shoulder -- it’s brilliant!”
General Manager of Tunstall Australasia, Lyn Davies commented, “The outcomes of this research provide further validation for governments in Australia and New Zealand to support new models of care which integrate telehealth and telecare. The WSD is a success story of government and industry working hand in hand to secure a better future for people in the management of their health and wellbeing long term.”
While there are similarities between Australasia and the UK markets there are significant differences such as the distances between service providers and customers, the multicultural and indigenous heritages, complex health systems and funding structures which needs to be explored. Lyn explains further, “Clearly more evidence for Australia and New Zealand needs to be developed before existing funding models can be replaced, but the time for action is now. These results of programs of the size of the WSD trial cannot be ignored. The evidence is too compelling.”
Lyn acknowledges that it’s going to take time and take a shift in thinking – by many - before we will see large scale deployment of technology combined with these new models of care, but she is confident it will happen, “Prevention and self-management programs which enable independence and long term wellbeing, will create a brighter future for us all”.
A new website provides up-to-date information and releases on the Whole System Demonstrator project www.tunstallwsd.co.uk
For more information contact:
Lisa Capamagian
Marketing & Strategy Implementation Manager
Tunstall Healthcare Australasia
+61 (0) 7 3627 2200
Release Date: 13 December 2011 |
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Largest telehealth service goes liveDate Released: Tuesday 13th December 2011 |
After around 3 years of negotiation, planning and preparation, Tunstall’s largest telehealth contract – RTNI (Remote Telemonitoring Northern Ireland) – has gone live. The momentous occasion is being marked by a Ministerial launch at the home of Larne pensioner Micheal Howard who has Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disorder (COPD) and was one of the first patients to start benefiting from telehealth.
In March 2011, TF3 – a consortium of Tunstall Healthcare, Fold Telecare and S3 Group - was chosen to provide a remote telemonitoring service to the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care System – the largest contract Tunstall has ever been involved in, reaching over 3,500 patients a year. The award of the 6 year contract was led by the European Centre for Connected Health (part of Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency) who worked in partnership with, and on behalf of, the five Health and Social Care Trusts.
Matthew Marshall, TF3 Programme Director says “RTNI has been a huge learning experience, enabling us to integrate various key services and technologies demonstrating new models of care at very large scale. Whilst the whole process of service definition and procurement has itself been hardwork, it has lead to a very robust understanding of large scale service levels and provides an ideal model for expansion elsewhere.”
Over the next 6 years, we will provide a telemonitoring service to Northern Ireland (RTNI) which will support over 3,500 people a year, thereby helping to reduce the pressure on frontline services by supporting people to be cared for in the community - a key aspect of the Government’s ambition for health services in Northern Ireland. |
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Tunstall Healthcare Group Limited to acquire AMAC American Medical Alert CorpDate Released: Tuesday 27th September 2011 |
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World Alzheimers DayDate Released: Wednesday 21st September 2011 |
Wednesday 21 September is World Alzheimer’s Day ‘Faces of Dementia’. 'Faces of Dementia’ pays tribute to all who experience dementia including those supporting people with the condition.Read full media release |
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Dementia Awareness Week 16-26 SeptemberDate Released: Friday 16th September 2011 |
Early dementia and mild cognitive impairment does not have to mean the loss of independence in the home and a shift to higher care. Read full media release |
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National Stroke Week 12-18 SeptemberDate Released: Monday 12th September 2011 |
Returning home after a stroke can leave people feeling fearful of being alone in the home. Carers often share this concern, worrying about their loved one when they are not around. Read full media release |
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Cardiomyopathy DayDate Released: Saturday 27th August 2011 |
Sunday 27 August is Cardiomyopathy Day, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease. Telehealth provides an option to assist people living with the condition to better manage their health from the comfort of their own home. Read full media release |
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OT Competition WinnerDate Released: Monday 22nd August 2011 |
To celebrate our 10 year celebration, OT Helen Manthorpe from Stirling SA has been awarded a return trip to Brisbane, accommodation and a guided tour of our response centre.Read her winning entry here |
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Hearing Awareness WeekDate Released: Sunday 21st August 2011 |
Imagine a world without sound; hearing the phone, doorbell or even the baby cry. This Hearing Awareness Week 21-27 August aims to allow people living with a hearing impairment to share their stories and generate understanding of their needs and aspirations. Reall full media release |
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Qld Seniors Week; Positively AgelessDate Released: Saturday 20th August 2011 |
This August 20-28, Queensland celebrates Seniors Week, promoting the benefits of a positive attitude at any age. Read full media release
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Brain Injury Awareness WeekDate Released: Monday 15th August 2011 |
August 15-21 is Brain Injury Awareness Week and looks out for those whose injury is out of site but still needs ongoing support. Read full media release |
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Bringing the Clinic HomeDate Released: Monday 1st August 2011 |
At the HIC Conference Brisbane 1-5 August 2011, Tunstall Healthcare launched the new myclinic@home telehealth solution. Read full media release |
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National Cerebral Palsy Awareness WeekDate Released: Sunday 31st July 2011 |
Sunday 31 July to Saturday 6 August is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week, a week that aims to celebrate the achievements and generate understanding and acceptance of people living with the condition. Read full media release |
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Easy Emergency AccessDate Released: Tuesday 19th July 2011 |
In an emergency gaining access to a home can be challenging for emergency services and costly for the resident to repair forced entry. Read full media release |
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National Diabetes Week 10-16 JulyDate Released: Sunday 10th July 2011 |
Dallas is 78 years old and is managing diabetes with heart failure, hypertension, breathlessness, fatigue and regular high blood sugar levels. She was told by her specialist that if her sugar levels were not reduced she would need to increase her insulin dosage to four times a day. Read full media release |
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Motor Neuron Disease Global Awareness DayDate Released: Tuesday 21st June 2011 |
Motor Neuron Disease is an indiscriminate disease that can affects people of any race, colour, faith or economic status. Its diagnosis affects more than just the patient, rippling out to family, friends, workmates and carers. Read full media release |
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Keeping Consumers HappyDate Released: Tuesday 21st June 2011 |
Aged and community care provider Baptise Community Services recently launched the award winning Client Perception of Value evaluation program that surveys care consumers to determine their level of satisfaction with providers care services. Full media release attached |
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World Continence Awareness WeekDate Released: Monday 20th June 2011 |
June 20-26 is World Continence Awareness Week, an issue that those affected by incontinence generally want to keep quiet, including those requiring extra care at home or in a nursing home. Read full media release |
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Tunstall Named HealthInvestors Telehealthcare Provider of the YearDate Released: Thursday 16th June 2011 |
Leading telehealthcare provider wins prestigious accolade at HealthInvestor's 2011 award ceremony. Full media release attached |
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Bowel Cancer Awareness WeekDate Released: Sunday 5th June 2011 |
About one in 18 men and one in 28 women will develop bowel cancer before the age of 75. The older you are, the greater your chance of developing bowel cancer. Read full media release |
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International Day of FamiliesDate Released: Sunday 15th May 2011 |
May 15 is International Day of Families and highlights the importance of social support and independence, themes that Tunstall Healthcare holds dear. Read full media release |
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Tunstall Celebrates 10 Years of TelecareDate Released: Friday 13th May 2011 |
On Friday 13 May Tunstall Healthcare celebrated 10 years of telecare to recognise the 10 years of hard work and support that it has offered to older and vulnerable people around Australia. Read full media release |
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Tunstall Celebrates 10 Years of TelecareDate Released: Tuesday 3rd May 2011 |
Ten Years of Telecare is a landmark celebration for Tunstall Australasia. |
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Heart WeekDate Released: Sunday 1st May 2011 |
Daily monitoring and early intervention can assist those living with heart disease to manage their condition and maintain their health and independence for longer than they otherwise would. Read full media relase |
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Product Release: Bellman & Symfon Push Button PendantDate Released: Wednesday 27th April 2011 |
The new Bellman & Symfon Push Button Pendant allows the wearer to activate other Bellman receivers in the home, alerting another resident or onsite carer that the wearer needs help. Read full media release |
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World Parkinson's DayDate Released: Monday 11th April 2011 |
World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April aims to reduce the stigma associated with the condition and generate awareness on how Parkinson’s disease affects the individual and their families and carers. Read full media release |
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World Health DayDate Released: Thursday 7th April 2011 |
Thursday 7 April is World Health Day, a day committed to promoting awareness about current health issues. With Australia’s population of over 65s rapidly growing, Australia is facing a wave of chronic illness that it is not amply prepared for. Read full media release |
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April Falls DayDate Released: Friday 1st April 2011 |
Friday 1 April is April Falls/ April No Falls Day and throughout Australia, states and territories are committed to preventing and reducing falls affecting vulnerable and older people. Read full media release |
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Seniors Week NSW & ACTDate Released: Sunday 20th March 2011 |
This week is Seniors Week in NSW and Canberra, and a time to celebrate life and independence. Read full media release |
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Tunstall Provides Innovation in NSW Health Chronic Disease Management ProgramDate Released: Wednesday 2nd February 2011 |
Tunstall Healthcare has been selected by NSW Health as a possible supplier for delivering telehealth monitoring systems in NSW. Over the next four years the Chronic Disease Management program has the potential to support 43,000 people – with up to 6,000 of those people using telehealth monitoring packages to monitor their health on a daily basis from the comfort of their own home. |
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World Cancer DayDate Released: Tuesday 1st February 2011 |
World Cancer Day on 4 February is attributed to raising awareness about cancer and how to prevent, detect and treat it. Read full media release |
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Safe Socket Improves Personal Alarm SafetyDate Released: Tuesday 1st February 2011 |
Tunstall Healthcare has just launched the new Tunstall Safe Socket; a simple plug in device that allows your personal alarm to take priority of your phone line. Read full media release |
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Tunstall Healthcare QLD/NSW Flood Response Update 12/1/11, 12:00pmDate Released: Wednesday 12th January 2011 |
Tunstall Healthcare has initiated an emergency response plan ensuring clients in flood affected areas are our utmost priority. Read full release |
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