Moray Lifeline provides reassurance by allowing help to be called in an emergency. A Lifeline alarm unit is installed in your home and you can raise an alarm by pressing your pendant button from anywhere in the house. If you are unable to do this, a variety of wireless, or 'Telecare' sensors can be placed around your home, which will trigger the alarm for you automatically.
The sensors can detect problems or dangerous situations such as:
Other sensors monitor risks such as:
What happens when an alarm is triggered?
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If you press the pendant button, or if one of the telecare sensors is activated, the Lifeline Alarm Unit automatically dials the 24 hour Regional Call Centre in Aberdeen. Staff there can speak to you through a loudspeaker on the Unit, to find out what help you need. |
They will contact a friend, relative or neighbour, nominated by you, who can come to assist you. In the event of an emergency, the Call Centre can send for your doctor or an ambulance straight away. The Police or Fire Services can also be called if required.