Do you worry about your own or a loved one’s safety while at home alone?
Whether you live alone, want to remain independent in your own home, are worried about a loved one’s safety, are living with a long-term health condition or disability, or have recently returned from hospital, Wightcare can offer a lifeline to independence with the help of assistive technology.
Getting support from Wightcare means you can:
- Get help when you need it, 24/7
- Gain confidence being independent in your own home
- Stay in your own home for longer
- Give your loved one’s peace of mind, reducing their stress and worries
- Get assistance to prevent fatal injuries resulting in hospital stays
Find out more about Wightcare on the Isle of Wight Council website or watch Wightcare’s new video to see what our service is about.
Wightcare offers a range of service options to Isle of Wight residents, including:
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Monitoring
Receive a community alarm and pendant to simply press when you need help. Wightcare’s response centre team will then get in touch with your emergency contact. If a Wightcare mobile responder is required, a callout charge will be applied.
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Monitoring and Response
Receive a community alarm and pendant to simply press when you need help. Wightcare’s response team will then arrange the appropriate support, whether that is Wightcare mobile responders, emergency services or your emergency contact. Includes unlimited callouts by Wightcare mobile responders.
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Monitoring, Response and Telecare
Receive a community alarm and pendant to simply press when you need help as well as more technology that will trigger alarms when you may need assistance. This may include GPS locators, a falls sensor, a chair or bed occupancy sensor, a medication reminder and dispenser or many others based on an assessment of your needs. If an alarm is triggered, Wightcare’s response centre team will arrange the appropriate support, whether that is our mobile responders, emergency services or your emergency contact. Includes unlimited callouts by Wightcare mobile responders.
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Telecheck
Receive regular welfare calls tailored to suit your needs from Wightcare’s warm, friendly and experienced team in Newport.
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Supply and Installation of a Key Safe
A key safe can be included in the installation of your Wightcare equipment to provide a secure and discreet way for the Wightcare response team or your emergency contact to gain access to help you whenever it’s needed. You can also purchase one individually for just £30 including installation.
Wightcare can even create bespoke technical solutions to match your specific needs.
Wightcare’s customer survey results showed that 98.3% said having Wightcare gave them more confidence, made them more independent in their home and made their loved ones feel reassured.
For more information, get in touch with the Wightcare team on 01983 821105, [email protected] or visit the Isle of Wight Council website.
