What is telecare?
Telecare is a range of technology designed to help you live safely and independently at home.
It can provide reassurance, improve safety, and support your daily routines. Some equipment works alongside a community alarm service, while other devices offer additional support.
Telecare can range from simple emergency alerts to more specialised equipment, such as:
- Fall detectors
- Medication reminders
- Devices to support people with memory loss or dementia
Could telecare help me?
Telecare may be helpful if you:
- Are at risk of falling
- Need extra reassurance to stay safe at home
- Are finding it difficult to manage at home
- Are frequently admitted to hospital
- Have additional needs, such as learning disabilities, memory loss, dementia or epilepsy
Telecare can be used short-term (for example, after leaving hospital) or long-term to support your independence.
Will it work in my home?
In most cases, yes. You will usually need:
- A good mobile signal or
- A reliable internet connection
How much does it cost?
- £5 per week for the alarm monitoring service
- No charge for the equipment provided