Newham Council telecare charges increase
Newham Council is increasing telecare charges to fund a digital upgrade, affecting 2,536 residents and proposing further annual rises.
Newham Council is proposing to increase charges for its telecare service, which provides 24/7 support to vulnerable residents, to help fund a digital upgrade. Under the proposals, weekly charges for basic and enhanced telecare would rise by £1, and by £2.50 for sheltered housing residents. A report in November 2026 recommended investing up to £337,000 in the upgrade.
The council also proposes a total weekly telecare charge increase of 10% in the 2027/28 financial year, followed by a minimum of 5% in subsequent years. This digital switch is necessary as the national phone network is being turned off, impacting the 2,536 residents who currently use the service.
Key facts
- Newham Council proposes to increase weekly telecare charges by £1 for basic/enhanced and £2.50 for sheltered housing residents. Source
- A report in November 2026 recommended investing up to £337,000 in Newham's telecare digital upgrade. Source
- Newham Council proposes a 10% total weekly telecare charge increase in the 2027/28 financial year. Source
- The Newham telecare service currently supports 2,536 residents. Source
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