Read our information and advice about equipment and care technology.
Click on the red buttons in each room to find out more about care technology products. Descriptions are for equipment provided by Hampshire County Council’s partner, Argenti. You can visit their website to find out more about their products and packages. (Other suppliers will provide similar but not always identical products.)
These are wireless sensors which detect movement or a lack of movement, or optionally if there is an intruder in your home.
The module works with your bed-absence sensor to turn a lamp on and off when you get in and out of bed.
This sensor detects moisture and is used for instances of incontinence , it can also be used to detect excessive perspiration.
The sensor is discrete, as it is placed on top of the mattress but underneath the bed sheet. Optional cotton sensor is available and can be washed up to 50 times.
These sensors raise an alert as soon as you leave your bed or chair and do not return within a certain length of time (up to one hour). This can be individually programmed to suit your needs.
Optionally detects if you have not got into your bed at night or not got out of your bed in the morning.
This can also be connected to a lamp module to turn on lights as you get out of bed.
This monitors epileptic seizures/activity (tonic clonic) while you are in your bed. The sensor is discreet as it is placed underneath the bed mattress.
Other types of epilepsy sensors are available to meet individual needs.
Automatically raises an alert to the monitoring centre if you fall and are immobile.
You can press the button on the front to raise a call for help anytime.
The sensor monitors excessively high or low temperatures in your home.
Heat detector will raise an alarm if the temperature at the detector reaches 58°C.
The wireless smoke detector raises an audible alarm in your home when it detects smoke and alerts the monitoring centre at the same time.
The gas detector provides an audible alarm and alerts the monitoring centre the moment a gas leak is detected or when the cooker is left unlit.
The Flood detector raises an audible alarm if there is a possible flood situation in your home, such as your bath overflowing.
The Carbon Monoxide Detetctor provides an audible alarm when it detects high levels of carbon monoxide in your home.
The iVi allows you to press the help button to generate an alarm call when you need help from anywhere in and around your home.
This also automatically raises an alert to the monitoring centre if it detects you have fallen.
This can be worn around the neck, on the waist or like a brooch.
Allows you to raise a call for help from anywhere in and around your home.
The pendant is completely waterproof, meaning it can be used in the shower or even in the bath.
This can be supplied with an easy-press adapter if you have problems associated with dexterity.
Automatically contacts the monitoring centre when it receives an alert signal from any of the relevant telecare sensors around your home.
Has a built-in loud speaker and a microphone to allow hands-free conversation. Works even when there is no electricity e.g. power cut or accidentally unplugged (up to 40 hours).
The Lifeline GSM has the ability to operate over any available mobile network; this provides a simple solution when a landline is not available.
This allows you to call for help at the monitoring centre if you are worried by a stranger at the door or noises at night.
This is a discreet button which can be fitted near your front door or other parts of your house.
Pressing the button will raise a silent call; our operator will listen in and can intervene if necessary.
All calls are recorded by the monitoring centre.
This provides an alert if you leave your home and do not return within a certain length of time, leave home at an unexpected time or have left the front/back door open.
The Alert It epilepsy monitor has high performance sensors to monitor night time seizures, incontinence, vomiting, bed vacation and sounds.
It is adjustable to isolate normal bed movement but respond to seizure activity.
It is suitable for most types of beds and features a built in internal microphone.
This wall-mounted infra-red device can be placed anywhere in the home, although its most practical use is by the front door of a house.
Simply record a message of your choosing and when the infra-red beam detects somebody approaching the exit the recorded message is played in a friendly and recognisable voice.
This is a GPS location device and mobile which connects to a call centre. Users can log their whereabouts, daily tasks and expected durations.
If an activity log deviates from what is expected, an alert is sent to an emergency contact or to the monitoring centre.
The Oysta Watch is a mobile phone watch with a panic alarm. If lost, distressed or in need of help, the wearer can easily trigger an alarm.
It allows telecare service providers to regularly check in with the wearer, be alerted of the wearer’s location, and even communicate over a built-in speakerphone.
The MemRabel 2 is a simple and clear clock, which displays the time and date, to which personalised reminders can be added.
It is designed to be a care companion that offers visual and audible support to help with daily living and relieve the stress that forgetfulness can bring.
The wireless smoke detector raises an audible alarm in your home when it detects smoke and alerts the monitoring centre at the same time.
Automatically contacts the monitoring centre when it receives an alert signal from any of the relevant telecare sensors around your home.
Has a built-in loud speaker and a microphone to allow hands-free conversation. Works even when there is no electricity e.g. power cut or accidentally unplugged (up to 40 hours).
The Lifeline GSM has the ability to operate over any available mobile network; this provides a simple solution when a landline is not available.
The module works with your bed-absence sensor to turn a lamp on and off when you get in and out of bed.
These sensors raise an alert as soon as you leave your bed or chair and do not return within a certain length of time (up to one hour). This can be individually programmed to suit your needs.
Optionally detects if you have not got into your bed at night or not got out of your bed in the morning.
This can also be connected to a lamp module to turn on lights as you get out of bed.
This sensor detects moisture and is used for instances of incontinence , it can also be used to detect excessive perspiration.
The sensor is discrete, as it is placed on top of the mattress but underneath the bed sheet.
Optional cotton sensor is available and can be washed up to 50 times.
The flood detector raises an audible alarm if there is a possible flood situation in your home, such as your bath overflowing.
The sensor monitors excessively high or low temperatures in your home.
Heat detector will raise an alarm if the temperature at the detector reaches 58°C.
These are wireless sensors which detect movement or a lack of movement, or optionally if there is an intruder in your home.
The Carbon Monoxide Detetctor provides an audible alarm when it detects high levels of carbon monoxide in your home.
This allows you to call for help at the monitoring centre if you are worried by a stranger at the door or noises at night.
This is a discreet button which can be fitted near your front door or other parts of your house.
Pressing the button will raise a silent call; our operator will listen in and can intervene if necessary.
All calls are recorded by the monitoring centre.
This provides an alert if you leave your home and do not return within a certain length of time, leave home at an unexpected time or have left the front/back door open.
Automatically raises an alert to the monitoring centre if you fall and are immobile.
You can press the button on the front to raise a call for help anytime.
This monitors epileptic seizures/activity (tonic clonic) while you are in your bed. The sensor is discreet as it is placed underneath the bed mattress.
Other types of epilepsy sensors are available to meet individual needs.
The gas detector provides an audible alarm and alerts the monitoring centre the moment a gas leak is detected or when the cooker is left unlit.
The iVi allows you to press the help button to generate an alarm call when you need help from anywhere in and around your home.
This also automatically raises an alert to the monitoring centre if it detects you have fallen.
This can be worn around the neck, on the waist or like a brooch.
Allows you to raise a call for help from anywhere in and around your home.
The pendant is completely waterproof, meaning it can be used in the shower or even in the bath.
This can be supplied with an easy-press adapter if you have problems associated with dexterity.
The Alert It epilepsy monitor has high performance sensors to monitor night time seizures, incontinence, vomiting, bed vacation and sounds.
It is adjustable to isolate normal bed movement but respond to seizure activity.
It is suitable for most types of beds and features a built in internal microphone.
This wall-mounted infra-red device can be placed anywhere in the home, although its most practical use is by the front door of a house.
Simply record a message of your choosing and when the infra-red beam detects somebody approaching the exit the recorded message is played in a friendly and recognisable voice.
This is a GPS location device and mobile which connects to a call centre. Users can log their whereabouts, daily tasks and expected durations.
If an activity log deviates from what is expected, an alert is sent to an emergency contact or to the monitoring centre.
The Oysta Watch is a mobile phone watch with a panic alarm. If lost, distressed or in need of help, the wearer can easily trigger an alarm.
It allows telecare service providers to regularly check in with the wearer, be alerted of the wearer’s location, and even communicate over a built-in speakerphone.
The MemRabel 2 is a simple and clear clock, which displays the time and date, to which personalised reminders can be added.
It is designed to be a care companion that offers visual and audible support to help with daily living and relieve the stress that forgetfulness can bring.