Case studies
Automatic phone dialling alarms
These auto diallers usually come with a pendant alarm button which, if activated, will trigger the base unit to phone a short sequence of telephone numbers.
Thus you could set up the unit to automatically phone a relative if you press the pendant's button, and if they don't answer it could automatically phone your neighbour. They would hear a message that you had pre-recorded, such as a request to come round and provide assistance.
However, these systems have significant differences to telecare careline systems and may not meet Class 1 requirements.
Please read our FAQs if you have any questions about how to change information, what the DLF ratings means, etc.
Help and advice
The advantage of these systems over telecare monitoring systems is that they usually do not require an ongoing monitoring fee. However, important safety features that these units may not provide include:
- They may not connect to 24 hour monitoring service which can provide a response at any time, on any date. Some models may provide this option at additional cost.
- They may not have automatic safety mechanisms in place to alert you if their batteries fail or there is a mains power cut.
- They may not have automatic safety mechanisms in place to alert you if your phone line is disconnected or has a fault.
- These units alarm buttons may not use industry standard radio frequencies and consequently could suffer interference, failing to trigger the alarm
To discuss sponsorship please contact DLF's Marketing Department.
