The Pembrokeshire community alarm service is an emergency telephone service with special features to suit the visually impaired, hard of hearing and people with mobility and other disabilities. It enables individuals to receive rapid attention in an emergency.
Electrical socket within 1 metre of landline socket on the same wall. This must be provided before the installation of the equipment.
Must have at least two local contact numbers to be key holders.
Council tenants will be supplied with a unit on loan. A monitoring charge payable over 48 weeks will be added to the rent. At present the charge is £1.35 per week
Tenants of private rented accommodation and owner occupiers - distribution of the equipment will be undertaken by the County Council through the grant process if applicants are in receipt of Pension Tax Credit or getting help with Council Tax.
Applicants not on either of these benefits can buy the Life Lines through the County Council.
Current charges for units -
New £154.80 including VAT
Second hand £50 - if available
Plus £1.25 per week over 52 weeks billed quarterly.
Please note that payment must be made on the day of installation
For further information please contact:
Contact Centre Pembrokeshire County Council County Hall Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP
Tel: 01437 764551 Type Talk Tel: 18001 then full number including area code as above.