Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Frequently Asked Questions: Home safety advice

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Home safety advice FAQs

Q: Who is Telecare for?

Q: How do I get Telecare?

Q: Will I have to pay for this service?

Q: How does Telecare work?

Q: What happens if an alarm is triggered?

Q: How do you know if an alarm has been triggered?

Q: Do I need a phone line to use Telecare equipment?

Answer:

Yes. A phone line is necessary for the Telecare system to be connected to the response centre.

Q: Whose responsibility is it to maintain the phone line?

Q: Can I see Telecare in action?

Q: Does a fall detector stop a fall from happening?

Q: Will Telecare infringe on my privacy?

Q: Is Telecare easy to install?

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