Telecare is an automatic alert system designed to protect people in their home. As an add on to Lifeline, it can warn and protect against household risks by connecting to:

• smoke alarms, 
  
• gas alarms, 
  
• flood detectors, and 
  
• door pendants used to summon help at the door. 
  

The Lifeline Centre can respond accordingly.

Although best known for helping older people, modern Telecare offers benefits to:

• vulnerable workers, 
  
• people at risk of domestic violence, 
  
• victims or potential victims of crime,and
  
• people who care for others.
  

Coupled with care plans, this technology:

• manages risk,
  
• promotes independence,
  
• gives choice and protection, and 
  
• improves quality of life.
  

 
The Lifeline Centre is running a pilot programme in partnership with Barnet Council. This includes setting up a “smart house” in two local hospitals to demonstrate the various sensors.