The Highland Telecare Service offers support to people in their own homes, whether Council housing, housing association or private housing. If you are assessed as needing this service, you will be provided with a telecare system which is an alarm for use in emergencies, e.g if you fall or otherwise need emergency assistance.
- What system would I be offered?
- Is there a charge for the Telecare Service?
- How do I apply for the Telecare Service?
- Find my Local Social Work Team.
What system would I be offered?
In addition to the basic alarm, there is also a range of equipment (telecare sensors) which are available with the telecare system. This is sometimes called ‘enhanced telecare’. The following are examples of this:
- Smoke Detector
- Natural gas/ carbon monoxide detector
- Fall Detector
- Flood Detector
- Movement Detector
- Property Exit Sensor
- Medication Reminder/ Dispenser
- Temperature extremes sensor
Is there a charge for the Telecare Service?
The Telecare Service is financially assessed so any charge would be dependent on your circumstances – and you may not have to pay at all.
If you are assessed as able to pay the charge, the current charge for the service is £5.00 per week (April 2009). You can check the current charge with your local Social Work Service.
How do I apply for the Telecare Service?
If you wish to be considered for the Telecare Service or would like more information about charging or other matters, you should contact your local Social Work Service.