Latest updates... Carers Rights Week DescriptionCommunity alarm and telecare services can be a real reassurance for carers if they need to attend work, pop to an appointment or take a moment to themselves. Knowing we're on hand 24/7 if they cant be can offer much needed peace of mind. Find out more at www.care-line.co.uk #carersrights Do you have concerns about older loved ones living alone? DescriptionDo you have concerns about older loved ones living alone? If you smell gas - advice DescriptionIf you smell gas or suspect carbon monoxide, call Cadent - your gas network - immediately free on 0800 111 999.If your gas supply has been turned off, find support here.If you are vulnerable, you can join the Priority Services Register so you are told quickly and will be offered support. A non-verbal way to connect with the Emergency Services – TapSOS App DescriptionWhen at the Emergency Services Show last week, our team's attention was drawn to an App which enables someone who is non-verbal to Contact 999 in a few taps.The emergency app includes a medical profile, GPS and access to the UK's Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard services. Integrated with BT, TapSOS helps 999 call handlers access the information they need to send the right help as quickly as possible. TapSOS is the first accredited 999 app with access to all four UK emergency services and can be used anywhere in the UK.TapSOS App is not affiliated or linked to Herts Careline, North Herts District Council or Herts County Council in any way – please conduct your own research if interested. Follow Herts Careline on social media DescriptionDid you know we're on social media? You can follow our news stories on the following channels.TwitterLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube How assistive technology, pendant alarms and telecare can support someone who has sensory needs DescriptionFor someone living with a sensory need, we can provide a system of help that automatically triggers an alert call if it senses a risk:A fall detector which triggers automatically if it senses a fallEnvironmental sensors – alerting the control room to levels of excess heat, smoke, carbon monoxide, water and coldPillow alerters that vibrate when the smoke detector activatesBeacons that light up when the smoke detector activates Displaying 67 to 72 of 91 Previous … 10 11 12 13 14 … Next