It is believed that there are around 15,000 people over the age of 65 who live alone in Newcastle. Careline aims to help keep the lonely safe and secure with our alarm systems by ensuring that aid will be available if they have an accident at home. If you live alone then there is a chance that you may not being able to get back up again should you suffer from a fall. You could also be unable to reach a telephone to call for an ambulance or a family member to come and help. The issue of loneliness is a big one across the UK, including the North-East city of Newcastle. Today, we …
How to use your Sky+ box
Some of you may be put off having a TV system such as Sky+ in your house due to its complicated nature. Careline365 looks to change your perception today with the latest entry in our 'How To' blog series. We will take you through all of the system's features so that you understand how to use it properly. There will be no more worries about accidentally deleting programmes or missing out on your favourite shows because you didn't set the recording properly. Recording a Programme With Sky+ you can record your favourite TV shows if you are going to be out or if there is a time …
Careline can help Birmingham bed-blocking crisis
It has been reported this week that a bed-blocking crisis could be on the horizon in Birmingham due to significant social care cuts in the city. Today Careline would like to explain how we could help Birmingham with our personal alarm system. The Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust is struggling to discharge older people from their hospitals and back into their homes. New figures show that the number of delayed discharges at the trust are now four times worse than the national average. In the 12 months to November 2015 there were 10,151 delayed days, compared to 4,516 the …
How to use a Masterlock Select Access Key safe
In the third entry of our 'How to' blog series, Careline365 takes a look at the Masterlock Select Access Key safe. Today we take you through the instructions you need to follow when you receive the security device and the special features it has. As we know already from previous entries in the series, key safes are the best way of keeping your house secure. Rather than hiding keys under plant pots and doormats for your relatives, you can simply lock them away in a code-protected safe. Masterlock Select Access Features This key safe has been created by global security manufacturer …
Careline365 against new TV Licence proposals
Careline365 would like to voice our concerns regarding this week's news on plans to change the current TV licence scheme for the over 75s. There have been reports that the BBC is planning to try and persuade over 75's to give-up their free TV licence, either in voluntary terms or by changing the law completely in 2020. This comes following the broadcaster's decision to take on the costs of providing free TV licences from 2017 on-wards from the Government - with the clause that they can change the rules 2020. The BBC have now admitted that they are planning to ask volunteers …
Retirement home fees: ripping off the elderly?
An investigation by Britain's legal watchdog has found that hidden retirement home fees costing thousands of pounds are being imposed on elderly people. Pensioners are being hit with rip off charges when they are moving into residential care homes or closer to family. "In some cases, elderly people are losing £60,000 on a £200,000 property when they move house. The charges are also applied when an occupant dies and their family has to sell their house, or in other changes of circumstance, such as when a live-in carer moves in." - The Daily Mail You can read more from the Daily …