AN MEP visited Airedale Hospital to see how its telemedicine services work.

During her visit, Rebecca Taylor saw how patients can have consultations with health professionals from the comfort of their own home, nursing home or GP surgery via secure video link technology.

She said: “The potential of telehealth to revolutionise healthcare delivery has been talked about for some years, in particular in relation to supporting the health of an ageing population, but not always put into action.”