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Around the house

There is a range of equipment available to help maintain your independence when moving around the house. From mobility aids and fall detectors to grab rails and adaptations there are a lot of options available to you.

Equipment can be privately purchased from a wide range of retailers both online and on the high street.  If you feel that you need further information or advice please call Adult Social Care on 0113 2224401 to make a referral.  Someone will call you back to discuss the difficulties you are having and if necessary, arrange for an assessment when equipment may be provided to you, from Leeds Equipment Service, free of charge. 

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Zimmer Frame
Walking Stick
Trolly
Falls detector bracelet
Adaptations

Falls detector bracelet

Fall detector bracelets are usually worn around the wrist and send out a signal to the alarm unit when they detect the forces involved in a fall. The alarm unit will then make contact with a 24 hour response centre who will call the person to see if they are OK. If the person needs physical assistance, or do not respond, the response centre will have a pre-agreed list of people or services to contact who can attend.

Fall detector bracelets can be added to a telecare package provided by Leeds City Council. Though they provide the equipment for free, there is a charge for response centre monitoring.

Find out more about staying safe in your home

Find out more about how to manage risk at home

If you are interested in ordering one of Leeds City Councils telecare packages you can complete an online application form or over the phone.

Leeds City Council Tele Care Team

Phone 0113 378 2991

Email TelecareReferrals@leeds.gov.uk

Website Help alarms and safety in the home | Leeds.gov.uk

There are also private providers of telecare alarm systems. You can find and buy these services and products online by 

Benefits

The falls detector can also be set up to sound an alarm to alert a carer who is in the same property.