Telecare equipment range
Information about the range of Telecare equipment available.
The equipment is not included in the current weekly charge, and will be an additional cost
Alarms
Bogus caller button/panic alarm
Enables users to summon help if they are worried by unwanted callers.
Carer handset
Offers the same functionality as our pendant alarms but does not call the control centre. It will directly alert a family member/carer onsite at the property through an audible alert and vibration through the handset.
Individual alarm
A call can be made to the control centre from anywhere in the home by pressing a pendant or the call button on the unit.
Pendant triggers
Can be worn on the neck or wrist, An emergency call can be initiated by pressing the button in the centre of the pendant.
Sensors
Bed chair/occupancy sensor
Is used at night time when a personal trigger or fall detector cannot be worn.
It comprises an unobtrusive, under-mattress pad which detects when someone has left their bed and can turn on lights to prevent falling in poor visibility.
It can also activate an alarm if it senses an individual has not returned to bed after a long period of time, and can summon help in case of a fall.
Epilepsy sensor
The Emfit epileptic seizure alarm is a sensor that monitors individuals with epilepsy and detects seizures that may occur while they sleep.
Property exit sensors
Can be used for people suffering from memory problems who may be prone to wandering from their property, and alert their family.
Temperature extreme sensor
Provides advanced alerts of extreme household temperatures. It alerts an alarm:
- when temperatures drop below 2°C
- when temperatures rise above 35°C
- if a temperature rises quickly, for example in a fire.
Detectors
Enuresis detector
Consists of a thick waterproof and durable sensor mat, positioned between the mattress and top sheet of a bed.
It sends a signal to an alarm centre when it detects moisture.
Fall detector
A device that is worn on the wrist.
It detects a fall followed by a sudden impact, if the user does not move in 15 seconds it activates a call to the monitoring centre.
Flood detector
Sends an alert if a water source in the home begins to flood, bringing prevention and reassurance to the user.
Passive infra-red (PIR) detector
Senses movement and monitors for inactivity in a defined area.
As part of a falls system it can raise an alert if there is no movement in a room for a prolonged period of time. You can then communicate with the control centre through a two-way speech facility.
Smoke detector
Raises an alert to smoke or fires in the home by an audible alert and by making a call to the control room.
Carbon (CO) monoxide detector
A device that detects the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) gas to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning within the home.
Other Aids
Mobile GPS device
A small device that can be carried or worn by an individual to ensure help can be summoned when outside the home, or by individuals with memory problems who could be at risk of getting lost when outside their property.
Family/carers can be provided with access to the co-ordinates of the individual's location through a simple text message.
Lifestyle, environmental monitoring
Small wireless sensors can be fitted around the home to allow discreet, unobtrusive monitoring of the individual and the environment.
This allows families to be reassured about their loved one's wellbeing.
Pill dispenser
Suitable for users of all ages, the pill dispenser removes the burden of remembering which tablets to take, and when.
Pull cord
Can be positioned anywhere in a room, and can be used to raise a rapid alarm if a client has fallen over without their personal trigger or fall detector.
Page last updated: 26 July 2023
