HEARS Personal Alarm Service
Personal alarm service so individuals remain independent in their homeWhat does it do?
The Ipswich HEARS Service is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Personal Alarm Service.
If customers need assistance in an emergency (such as a fall) they can easily make contact with our HEARS team by the touch of a button.
An alarm unit is connected to the customers home telephone and electric socket.
Each customer is given a personal mobile button, which can be worn as a pendant or wrist strap.
The alarm unit is linked to the HEARS 24 hour HEARS control team.
If customers need assistance in an emergency (such as a fall) they can easily make contact with our HEARS team by the touch of a button.
An alarm unit is connected to the customers home telephone and electric socket.
Each customer is given a personal mobile button, which can be worn as a pendant or wrist strap.
The alarm unit is linked to the HEARS 24 hour HEARS control team.
Who it is for?
Individuals who live in Ipswich & surrounding areas wanting to maintain independant in their home, knowing if they need assistance in an emergency (such as a fall) they can summon help by at the touch of a button.
Where it is available?
Local service (Ipswich).
What it costs:
Can start from as little as 33p a day!
How to access or apply for it:
There are 3 easy ways to apply:
1. Call: 01473 433236
2. Email: hears@ipswich.gov.uk
3. Online: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/hears
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Classification(s):
Telecare/ Telehealth/ Carelines/ Community alarms, Services and Suppliers, Health & wellbeing services
Info last updated:
05/10/2012
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Provider
Grafton House, 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2DE