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Telecare charges put on hold
December 13, 2020 at 12:37 pm
Orkney Islands Council has backtracked on its controversial decision to introduce a charge for folk using telecare services.
Last month, members of the policy and resources committee agreed to introduce a flat charge of £3.50 per week for the service, which is delivered by Orkney Health and Care (OHAC).
But, after an intervention by Councillor Steve Sankey at a full council meeting on Tuesday, the proposals will now be put on hold for further debate.
These will now be discussed at the next policy and resources committee meeting next April after OHAC officers have formulated a strategic charging policy for councillors to review, and when budgetary needs for the coming year are clearer.