Assistive Technology & Telecare solutions

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2		Telecare solution	Brief Description	Can be maintained with no Engineer	Has to be fitted by an engineer	Any other fitting requirements	Assessment Required	Dependency	Compatibility	Requires phone line	Estimated turnaround time	LBS Costs per unit £
3	1	Disperse Alarm Unit (DAU)	Comes with a pendant	yes	no (emergency responder)/start following training)	No	Telephone/face to face	Active phone line	compatible with all other telecare equipment and sensor from the same manufacturer	Yes	within 24hrs	c99.99
4	2	Pendant (compatible with Dispersed Alarm Unit)	The Portable Button is a light-weight and discreet personal alarm trigger which can be worn on the wrist, around the neck with a wide and comfortable strap, or on a clothing or belt clip. The button is pressed to alert the need for help.	spare one (if they have falls detector they don't need a pendant)	No in cases for replacement sent from Control Centre	No	yes as above	Dependent on 1 and 7	as above	No (Can link to GSM)	within 24hrs (post out 24hrs)	as above
5	3	Vibby Oak Wrist Worn Fall Detector	The Vibby falls detector can be worn on the wrist or around the neck. The Vibby will automatically raise an alert if it senses the user has fallen, also enables the wearer to easily call for help manually. The Vibby is designed to automatically detect a serious fall and raise an alert, either at the monitoring centre or on a carer pager. The user can also manually raise an alert by pressing the button on the face of the Vibby.	Yes (battery change)	No (responders if trained)	Require contact with client to fit affectively)	Yes as above	Analogue or GSM unit	Wired to work with individual Telecare suppliers systems	Yes (Needs DAU)	24 - 48 hours	89
6	4	Smoke Detector	The smoke detector is designed to work in the same way as a standard smoke detector, but also send a message through the dispersed alarm unit to the Emergency Response Centre so that assistance can be called immediately for those who would have difficulty in calling the fire service or require extra support in a fire.	Yes	Yes	Requires accessing heights drilling appropriate working with heights training -	Yes as above	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	24-48	(Tunstall ) 40.80 Wireless (Possum) 47.00
7	5	CO Detector	The carbon monoxide detector is designed to work in the same way as a standard carbon monoxide detector, but also send a message through the dispersed alarm unit to the Emergency Response Centre so that assistance can be called for those who would require extra support in the event of an activation.	Yes	Yes	Requires understanding environment	Yes as above	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)	Dorro 92/ Tunstall 95
8	6	Heat Detector	Monitors for low and high temperature extremes in addition to rate of rise in temperature. Helps minimise the risks associated with changes in temperature including the build up of heat in a kitchen and the risk of sustained periods of cold weather.	Yes	Yes	Complex technical telecare solutions	Yes as above	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)	Possum 140
9	7	GSM Unit	Analogue - for those without a phone line Digital can support other sensors. All require a roving sim (with a monthly/annual subscription (includes pendant)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes as above	type model analogue digital /manufacturer	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	No	Less than 24 hours (if by START / Carer / Family Member)	Doro IP GSM Carephne & Sim 248.85
10	8	OwnFone	OwnFone is a mini, light, customisable mobile phone that just calls the people needed. It is ideal for people who don't need or can’t use a smartphone.	No	No (does not require installation)	Need to be Charged	Yes/need capacity/discharged pathway	none	standalone device	No	Immediate (Setting up client details with the control centre undertaken over the phone by START/HDT)
11	9	Bed occupancy sensor	A pressure pad for a bed which monitors occupancy and automatically raises an alarm call (to a monitoring center/family) if the individual fails to return after a specified period of time	Yes	Yes	Complex technical telecare solutions understand environmental factors	yes -Telephone/face to face	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)	Possum 170
12	10	Carer (Pager) Sensor	Both bed and chair sensors can be configured to trigger a pager which could alert a carer or relative that the individual has left their chair or bed	Yes	Yes	Complex technical telecare solutions understand environmental factors	yes -Telephone/face to face	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)	Possum Info 2G 140
13	11	Chair occupancy sensor	Works like the bed occupancy sensor but is placed on a chair or wheelchair. If an individual leaves the chair and does not return after a preset time period an alarm call will be triggered notifying the monitoring centre/carer etc	Yes	Yes	Complex technical telecare solutions understand environmental factors	yes -Telephone/face to face	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)	Possum 204
14	12	Door contact / door sensor	Attached to a door and door frame, sending an alert when the door is opened	Yes	Yes	Complex technical telecare solutions understand environmental factors	yes -Telephone/face to face	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)	Possum 70.8
15	13	Movement detector	Monitors your movement (but does NOT take pictures or videos). If they do not sense movement in a room for a prolonged period of time then they can trigger an alarm call .	Yes	Yes	Complex technical telecare solutions understand environmental factors	Yes as above	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)
16	14	Pull cord	Pull cords can be positioned in areas where individuals are unlikely to wear a fall detector or personal alarm button. For example, they can be positioned next to the bed or in the bathroom when pulled, they will create a signal which can either be sent to call monitoring centre or pager.	No
17	15	Bed epilepsy	Epilepsy sensors monitor the individual's vital signs, such as heart rate and breathing pattern whilst you are in bed to detect if they experience an epileptic seizure. The sensors are placed either underneath the mattress or underneath your bed sheet (depending on model).	Yes	Yes	Complex technical telecare solutions understand environmental factors	yes	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manuafacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)
18	16	Enuresis Detector	The enuresis sensor detects involuntary urination or incontinence and raises an alert if moisture is detected. These sensors provide early warning for individuals who experience incontinence while sleeping. Sensor pad placed between the bedding and mattress detects excess amounts of moisture. If this occurs, an emergency alarm can be transmitted.	Yes	Yes	Complex technical telecare solutions understand environmental factors	yes	DAU/GSM	dependent upon manufacturers base unit eg Tunstall DAU Tunstall Smoke Detector	Depends on Base unit (Sim or analogue)	HDT 24 hrs (community 1-5 days)
19	17	Lifestyle Activity Monitoring	A system that remotely monitors and records invidiuals daily routines and works by placing movement sensors around each room of an individual's home.	Yes	Yes	Requires an understanding of the environment	Referral by START TEAM	Some systems do not require a landland or a internet connection	dependent upon manufacturers device	No	START 1 day
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