Question reference: S4W-00137
- Asked by: Clare Adamson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 19 May 2011 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 1 June 2011
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will initiate an investigation with the fire services, NHS and local government to determine whether the installation of domestic fire safety sprinklers should be a prerequisite of supporting technology where a vulnerable person is supported in their own home.
Answer
The Scottish Government works with partners to support independent living for older people through the development and realisation of new technology services across Scotland. Domestic safety continues to be an important element of Telecare services in Scotland, many of which link hard-wired smoke detectors to appropriate emergency services.
NHS24 is leading on Telecare service developments across Scotland and, with the Scottish Government, will continue its strategic dialogue with fire service representatives to monitor and where appropriate address particular concerns about the role Telecare can play in support of domestic fire safety.