Telecare Service
| Introduction | Referral conditions |
Living independently is a concern for many people who worry about having an accident or emergency at home. Telecare provides a range of devices and services that use new technology to enable people to live with greater independence and safety in their own homes. A wide range of sensors, monitors and devices can help manage risk and raise the alarm automatically to incidents that include –
Telecare is a free service although a community alarm connection fee of £1.50 a week is required in most cases. |
Clients can self-refer by contacting their local Social Work office |
| Contact Details | Opening Hours |
| Telecare Development Programme, Fife Council Social Work Service 2/3 Rimbleton Park Glenrothes KY6 2BZ Telephone: 01592 583684 Fax: E-mail: Website: www.fifedirect.org/telecare |
9am - 5pm |
| Access | Quality Standard Awards |
| Our office in Glenrothes is not accessible to wheelchair users. The Telecare demonstration flat in Kirkcaldy is on the ground floor and can be accessed via temporary ramps. | |
| FRF Membership Type | Professional Standards |