For the purposes of preparing the responses for Q1,2,3 with the data available it has been necessary to interpret ‘last year’ as the 12 months 01/10/22-30/09/23:
1. How many individuals did your council supply telecare to last year?
As at 30/09/23, 582 clients have Technology Enabled Care Systems (TECS) equipment provided by DCC.
DCC teams delivered TECS equipment to 424 individual clients in the 12 months 01/10/22-30/09/23.
2. How many of those individuals were over the age of 65?
As at 30/09/23, 382 65+ clients have TECS equipment provided by DCC.
DCC teams delivered TECS equipment to 291 individual 65+ clients in the 12 months 01/10/22-30/09/23.
3. How many of those individuals lived alone?
* As at 30/09/23, 186 clients living alone have TECS equipment provided by DCC. DCC teams delivered TECS equipment to 154 individual clients living alone in the 12 months 01/10/22-30/09/23.
* Living status is not always recorded so this information is based on the limited data available.
4. What is the total population of your area?
Population data based on Census 2021
18 and over – 666,727
- 18-64 – 457,333
- 65 and over – 209,394
All ages – 811,638
5. Could you please provide a copy of your Better Care Fund Plan if it exists.
Better Care Fund 2023-2025 Devon Narrative
Better Care Fund narrative plan 2023-2025 supplementary appendix