Alarm services

The Harrow helpline alarm service is available within Harrow and Brent. It provides peace of mind for people who feel at risk in their own homes. It is a 24 hour 365 day monitoring service giving you the freedom to live your life independently knowing that you can obtain assistance when you need it.

People at risk

The alarm service is available to anyone who feels they may be unsafe in their own home because of age, disability, isolation, illness or vulnerability.

If you wish to be assessed, please contact the One Stop Service 020 8937 4300.

How the service works

The Harrow helpline alarm service works via a special alarm unit connected to the telephone line. The alarm unit has a built in button, which you press to obtain assistance, alternatively the alarm can be activated by a remote pendant which is worn around the neck or on a wrist band. The range of the pendant allows use around the house and garden.

Security

The Harrow Helpline Alarm Service can be adapted to meet many needs. Victims of crime or those who fear burglary can feel reassured that assistance is available at the press of a button. Fixed alarm buttons can be installed at entrance doors giving clients the opportunity to call for assistance should there be an unwelcome visitor.

Cost

There are two methods of payments:

• initial amount of £175 - which then gives a reduce weekly charge of £1.60 or
  
• pay the full weekly rate of £3.55

Referral

This service is arranged through a needs assessment. However, clients can also arrange alarm services privately.