Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 8) 24/7 Monitoring Contract

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Most providers offer a 12 month agreement for a telecare system, renewable annually. Think carefully before signing a contract for any longer. That way if you are not satisfied with the service, or find a better deal elsewhere, you can change provider easily after the first year.  Depending on the make/model of your equipment some 24/7 monitoring centres can transfer your monitoring contract over the telephone. Always check this first to avoid call-out charges, as some equipment types may need the base-unit reprogrammed in order to change provider.

This is No. 8 of our 10 part mini-series – Hidden Costs of Telecare