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Message in a bottle for peace of mind. This bottle scheme can be obtained from Southend Library, police stations and local neighbourhood watch schemes. The plastic bottle holds details of a person's medical history, next of kin, and their GP. Easily located, by phone or bed.
These services provide a pendant alarm. A central monitoring station will be alerted in an emergency. Normally you will need two or three friends, relatives or neighbours who can be contacted if you need help. These should be people who live within easy travelling distance.
Southend Borough Council hires out the equipment for a monthly fee if you live within the borough. Tel 01702 215514. A similar service is available covering Rochford, Rayleigh, Hockley, Tel 01245 460477.
Age Concern operates its own Aid-Call system. Tel freephone 0800 772266, e-mail careline@aidcall.co.uk www.aidcall.co.uk .
Seniorlink is an immediate response service, at the touch of a button, to talk to someone when you need help, or to hear a friendly voice. Tel: 01255 473 999.
