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Community Lifelines

Lifelines
We are  able to provide a 'lifeline' service to older people in the community which provides peace of mind for its customers and those that care for them. The service is a telephone-based alarm system that is provided a 24 hours day, every day of the year, providing help, support and security. Our control centre is run by Chichester Careline.

How does it work?

  • by a simple press of a button
  • the customer's details appear on screen
  • there is instant two-way speech contact
  • friendly and comforting support
  • immediate response and reassurance while help is on its way

How much does it cost?

There are two levels of support available:

  1. Lifeline Unit - 24 hours, every day of the year - £6.81 per week
  2. Lifeline Unit Plus (as above) with the benefit of a weekly welfare visit - £9.93 per week

 

If you are in receipt of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit or Pension Credit there isn't a charge for this service.

 

For more information about the Community Lifeline scheme, please phone 023 9254 5453 or email communityalarms@gosport.gov.uk.

 

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