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Latest updates... 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 How can a pendant alarm support someone who may live with Learning Disabilities? DescriptionA pendant alarm can be a valuable support tool for someone living with learning disabilities by providing safety and help in various ways:Emergency assistance – the pendant alarm allows the person to call for help in case of an emergency, such as a fall, sudden illness, or any other dangerous situation. This immediate access to assistance can be a lifeline for individuals with learning disabilities who may struggle to communicate or need further support in complex situations. Can a pendant alarm button offer support to someone who lives with Multiple Sclerosis? DescriptionA home alarm system can offer help and support to someone living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in several ways:Help on hand 24/7 – as it can be more common for individuals living with MS to incur falls due to balance and mobility issues, knowing that help is on hand in the form of a fall detector and monitoring service can give peace of mind to them and their families. The British Red Cross - our new Response Service DescriptionHerts Careline is pleased to announce it has appointed The British Red Cross (BRC) to deliver a county wide response service for monitored service users using the its community alarm and telecare service. This response service is available for every customer on the Careline service, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to perform vital welfare checks and assistance to those in vulnerable situations Displaying 43 to 48 of 65 Previous … 6 7 8 9 10 … Next