The level of drug related deaths (DRD) across the UK has reached crisis point. With 1187 deaths in Scotlandand 4359 in England and Wales (a rise of 27% and 16% respectively on the previous year), innovative solutions are being sought. The last decade has seen considerable investment and interest in tele-healthcare solutions to supporting independent living for the frail, elderly and those with long term conditions such as diabetes and epilepsy. Tele-healthcare is defined by the World Health Organisation as:

“Telehealth involves the use of telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver health care outside of traditional health-care facilities”...