Telecare

Overview

The aim of the Telecare service is to provide peace of mind to senior citizens, their carers and relatives when assistance is required at the senior citizen’s home, thus encouraging senior citizens to continue living in their own home and in the community.

What you'll get

Installation of Telecare set and pendent.

This service is against payment:

  • €25 deposit is paid upon installation by technician, which is refundable if the set is returned and service is no longer required; and

  • €4 rent every month for the service

A senior citizen over eighty (80) years of age who does not live with another person under 60 years of age in the same residence, is exempt from the payment of €4 monthly rent if he/she is in possession of:

  • valid Pink form issued by the Department of Social Security, or

  • A valid Yellow Card issued by the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, proving that applicant is diabetic (schedule V or the SLH 145 form)

Eligibility

General eligibility criteria:

  • Senior citizen over sixty (60) years of age;

  • A person under sixty (60) years of age who suffers from a serious illness;

  • An applicant must have a fixed landline.

How to apply

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
General documentation:

•    Filled in application form
•    Copy of a valid Pink form issued by the Department of Social Security or a copy of a valid Yellow Card issued by the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, proving that applicant is diabetic (if applicable)
•    Copy of Identity Card
•    Medical Report (pg 3 of the application) signed by a General Practitioner (if person is under sixty (60) years of age). 
•    Telecare agreement
 

How to Apply

Fill in and submit the application online.
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