Service Description: Wightcare is an Isle of Wight Council service that provides high quality professional support to enable Island residents to live independently in their own homes. Wightcare are the only Island based service which installs and maintains equipment, monitors calls 24/7 and provides a mobile responder service. With over 25 years experience, our professional service offers peace of mind for people who want to remain in the comfort of their own home but with the reassurance of support being available.
Also known as:- Care Alarm, Community Alarm, Lifeline, Telecare
Answer: This service is free of charge for family carers who worry about what might happen to their loved one if they themselves have an accident. Details of dependents and the action needed in the event of an emergency are recorded on registration and held (in complete confidentiality) by Wightcare Services. The carer is then issued with a card (credit card size) which carries a unique registration number; Wightcare Service staff can then put the carers instructions into action. Further information and a registration form are available from Wightcare Services. - Related Link