DESCRIPTION CONTINUED:  Analysis of data collected has allowed intelligent alarms to be developed, the objective being to improve both the accuracy and timeliness of alarms. The intelligent alarms have been incorporated into the QinetiQ monitoring system to allow them to be evaluated, and enabling evidence based improvements to alarm protocols.  Long term monitoring of patients within their own home can be achieved, reducing the stress to patients resulting from regular hospital admissions, and increasing the probability of rare but critical events being captured. A reduction in both the admission and stay in hospital also releases critical resources.