Hampshire County Council's Telecare service wins award
They received the award at the National Local Government Chronicle Awards.
Telecare is a 24-hour personal emergency monitoring service which helps people to continue to live independently in their own home using wireless technology and environmental sensors.
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Hide AdCouncillor Liz Fairhurst, the council’s executive member for adult social care, said she was delighted with the win.
Cllr Fairhurst added: ’Telecare can have a huge impact on people’s lives by helping people manage their health and wellbeing, as well as helping lonely or isolated people connect with their communities.’