Telecare Equipment
Available equipment
Telecare - descriptions of available equipment
Bed occupancy sensor
Bogus caller button
Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector
Critical Calls
Easy press adaptor
Enuresis - Night-time incontinence sensor
Epilepsy sensor
Fall detector
Flood detector
Gas detector
Gas shut off solution
Heat detector
Medication dispenser
Motion sensor (PIR)
Minuet watch
MyLife X10
Paging solutions
Property exit sensor
Radio pullcord
Reminders
Smoke detector
Temperature extremes sensor
Universal sensor
Uses – Provides an early warning by alerting that the user has left their bed and not returned within a pre set time period, indicating a possible fall. The sensor can also be programmed to switch on lights, helping people find thier way to and from bed easily. 
Uses - when users are concerned about bogus callers or have already been a bogus caller victim. It is usually mounted on the inside of the front door or door frame. Can generate either silent or noisy alarm calls Monitoring centre can remind user to check visitor’s ID. It can also be used as a fixed point panic button.
Uses - where there is a risk of a carbon monoxide e.g. blocked flue or fault in a fuel burning appliance. It detects carbon monoxide at relatively low levels. Particularly useful for when service users are sleeping downstairs.
Uses - for service users who have limited dexterity and who find it difficult to press a conventional pendant. 
Uses - detects incontinence in bed
Uses - generates an alarm when tonic-clonic seizures are detected in bed. It consists of a sensor under the sheet and a controller.
Uses - automatically raises an alarm call when a fall is detected. Also has a manual activation button. It detects falls using a two stage detection process based on orientation and impact. It is worn on the body using a clip or via pouch and elasticated waist band. 100 mtrs range gives greater cover than a pendant. It can be useful in larger properties or farms.
Uses - provides early warning of potential floods, useful where forgetfulness is becoming an issue. Often placed under sink in bathroom
Uses - where there is concern that gas may be left on and not lit e.g. gas cooker. Mains powered detector detects gas and raises an alarm call.
Uses- where there is risk of gas being left on, unlit and the need for the gas supply to be turned off. The solution detects gas, shuts off the supply (usually to the cooker) and raises an alarm call. 
Uses – Often used in Kitchens to detect fire .Generates an alarm call when high temperature (54O- 62OC) is detected. It may be a requirement for some landlords.
Uses - where there is a concern that a service user is forgetting to take their medication or is taking their medication inappropriately. Provides audible and visual alerts to the service user each time medication should be taken.
Uses – either as part of an inactivity system, part of an intruder system, part of a virtual sensor, or as part of an Activities of Daily Living assessment tool (ADLife).
Uses - designed for those who are reluctant to wear a traditional style personal pendant. It combines a watch and a personal pendant functions. Able to use own watch strap. Discrete option for domestic violence cases
Uses - Provides the Lifeline Connect+ with ability to switch devices on/off such as lights using the X10 main and secondary controllers. 
Uses - where there is a carer in the same property who will be able to respond to the alarm. It is also for the service user where usual forms of alarm indication are not suitable.
Uses - fixed alarm call point. It can be strategically placed to provide the user with a convenient means of summoning help in an emergency. It can also be programmed to answer the phone.
Uses - where additional assistance is required when smoke is detected. It provides both a local audible alert and raises an alarm call.
Uses – where there are concerns over the user’s ability to maintain an adequate temperature in their dwelling. It raises alarms for excessively high and low temperatures and a rapid rate of rise in temperature. It is often installed in a kitchen.
Uses - a door opening sensor may be switched on/off by a local carer. Also enables third party devices to raise alarm calls.