Telecare Service

Who is it for? The Telecare Service is available to anyone who feels at risk in his or her own home because of age, disability, isolation, illness or vulnerability. It can offer peace of mind to family and carers.

How the Service Works.
The Telecare Service works 24 hours a day 365 days a year, via a Community Alarm connected to the telephone line between your home and the response centre.

All alarm calls result in immediate voice contact being made with staff in the response centre through your telephone line.

It also has the advantage that it can send for help…automatically, but only if you need it!

Is it complicated?
No. The installer will take time to show you how each piece of equipment works. Most of the equipment will not need you to do anything, just enjoy living in your home knowing help is at hand 24 hours a day. All the equipment is wireless which makes installation quick and easy.

Cost
There is no charge for the installation of the equipment but thereafter there is a small weekly charge for the rental of the equipment plus the monitoring.

For further information contact:

Cowal
Isa Fors yth 01369 708646

Kintyre
Chris Hasson 01586 559150

Bute
Heather Steele 01700 501301

Mid-Argyll
Nancy McLaren 01546 604275

Helensburgh
Bella Fairman 01389 817337

Oban
Donna Forbes 01631 572180

Argyll and Bute Council is a member of the Telecare Services Association