Practical service

Telecare home assistance alarm

A home unit and pendant intended to call for assistance. It is a practical alarm service, not a replacement for an emergency response plan.

Provider: Active Ageing and Community Care
Eligibility: The page includes people over 60 and people under 60 with a serious illness. A fixed landline is listed as a requirement; confirm current equipment options.
Application: Use the official page to contact the provider or reach the current application form. Ask about the assessment, waiting list and available service.
Documents: Application, identification and relevant benefit documents; a GP report is listed for applicants under 60.
Cost: Installation deposit and monthly rent are described, with specified exemptions. Confirm current charges.
Referral: Ask which referral route applies to the requested service.
Funding: This is not a promise of a payment, reimbursement, place or equipment allocation.
Contact: Use the official service page’s application and contact links; ask explicitly about Malta or Gozo arrangements.
Verified: 2026-10-29
Review: 2027-01-29
Notes: Official source reviewed on 29 October 2026. Individual eligibility, availability and costs require provider confirmation.

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