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Telescot is a programme of academic research investigating telemetric supported (i.e. Internet technology enabled) self monitoring of a number of long term health conditions: hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, and diabetes. Our research uses quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the potential of telemeric systems as a basis for early intervention, investigating clinical outcomes, cost efficiency, and user experience. Telescot is a collaboration involving public, private and voluntary sector organisations