A TEAM of health and social care workers in East Ayrshire has won recognition for its work on the transition from analogue to digital healthcare in the area.

The bronze 'digital telecare implementation award' was given to a team from the East Ayrshire health and social care partnership.

The team is responsible for transforming the community alarm service from analogue technology to digital.

The team's next job is to focus on the procurement and roll-out of new 'digital ready' community alarm units.

Erik Sutherland, chair of the 'analogue to digital board' in East Ayrshire, said: “It is with great pride that I extend congratulations on receiving the Bronze Digital Telecare Implementation Award to all officers involved in this. 

"Colleagues have made fantastic progress in delivering on digital technology enabled care (TEC).

"TEC plays a vital role in enabling independent living, community inclusion and innovative forms of care and support, and I consider it an honour to see how TEC adds to quality of life for people.

"This achievement has encouraged us to continue to strive for excellence in delivering TEC.

"It’s an exciting time for TEC in East Ayrshire.”