Leaders in installation and maintenance of social alarms

There are an estimated 1.6 million people using some form of social alarm in the UK, representing about 15% of those aged 65 years or older ^[2]. With all the government statistics clearly illustrating the rapidly ageing UK population, the demand for safety services for the elderly is likely to increase.

Cirrus is aware that social alarms (otherwise referred to as 'Warden Call' Systems) are more than providing an emergency call platform – they provide peace of mind and reassurance to the elderly.

Cirrus offers the latest in social alarm technology and has a number of innovative solutions, including the only dispersed alarm in the UK that does not require mains power and also our Warden call Private Branch Exchange (PBX) solution. The PBX combines telecommunications with social alarm/telecare solutions, creating a scalable and future proof system that meets EN 50134-3 standards. The system enables the streamlining of service provision. Many local authority/housing associations have worked with us on introducing PBX systems.

Benefits of our PBX system include:

• Star wired for resilient operation
• Flexibility - simultaneous handling of multiple emergency, integrated door entry and alarm calls
• Ability - to provide site-wide broadband access to all users with free internal dialling
• Scalability - additional features can be added to social alarm systems, such as fire systems, telephony, broadband, epos, door entry billing etc
• Sociability - residents benefit from free internal calls, enhancing social inclusion and encouraging a sense of community

[2] Source: www.ict-ageing.eu

Providing the reassurance you and your customers need

The demands of an ageing population are an increasing focus for governments. Telecare and telehealth has an increasing role to play in providing care to individuals within their own home; allowing them the independence they want, while reducing cost pressures on supporting services.

What we do isn't just about technology. It's about understanding the needs of the individual so they can lead an independent life. Cirrus has extensive knowledge and experience in working with local authorities and housing associations to assess and understand their specific telecare demands.

Where required, we can also supply 24 hour emergency call monitoring linked to our wired or wireless systems via CarelineUK, the leading UK social alarm response centre.