Angus Council provide a Community Alarm Service. They can fit an alarm unit in your home that operates through your phone line. If the alarm is activated, a member of their call centre will contact you and assistance can be provided from community alarm teams who are based in Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie and Forfar.

The Community Alarm Service provide a 24-hour service, every day of the year. A community alarm can be provided if you have an illness, are frail or have a disability which limits your ability to live at home alone, have been in hospital and need some extra support when you come home, or have someone caring for you who needs extra support. There is a weekly cost associated with the community alarm service but we will explain this to you.

A range of accessories can also be provided with your community alarm system, such as a falls detector.  A falls detector will raise an automatic call to the monitoring centre, who in turn will arrange assistance through a responder. There is an additional charge of £1.00 per week for accessories.

There are also a few items which you can trial for a period of 4 weeks if you are not sure whether they will be suitable for you - ie an Echo dot, remote control plugs, night lights.

To request a community alarm or to find out our more about the accessories or equipment items available to trial, you can discuss this with your community care worker or contact the the ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778.

If you have fallen, or are worried about falling, you can contact the Falls Service in Angus for information and advice on 01356 666 085.

For information on how to stay safe at home and to help prevent falls please follow the link: www.scie.org.uk/carers/informal-carers/staying-healthy/falls

Your answers have indicated that you might benefit from being shown how to use aids to help you get on and off your chair, bed or toilet.

First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment that may be able to assist you. You may also be able to trial some of these items before purchasing them. Angus Council do not fund items under £50.

If you would like to speak to someone about the options available, please contact First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.

Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk (01241 465274)
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778

Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these time or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around. You can also visit www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.

A commode can be used as an alternative if you are unable to get to your toilet safely. There are different types of commodes available so it is important to ensure that you get one that is suitable for you.

Various commodes can be loaned to you following an assessment of your needs. First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment that may be able to assist you. You may also be able to trial some of these items before purchasing them. Angus Council do not fund items under £50.

If you would like to speak to someone about the options available, please contact First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.

Contact Information

Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk

Phone: 01241 465274

Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778

Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these time or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around.

You can also visit the website here for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631. If you would like further information about continence management, you can phone the Continence Advisory and Treatment Service (CATS) on 01307 468383. There are also a number of clinics held throughout Angus. Alternatively, if you are housebound or would refer to discuss this with someone else, please contact your GP.

Your answers have indicated that you might benefit from being shown how to use a button/ zip hook.

First Contact provide free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment, including dressing aids. As Angus Council do not fund items under £50, you may need to purchase the items yourself, but you may be able to trial the equipment before buying to make sure it suits your needs. 

If you require assistance with dressing and/ or self care, First Contact Occupational Therapy can also you advise on this. 

To find out more, please get in touch by using the following details.

Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk

Phone: 01241 465274

Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778

Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these time or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around. You can also visit www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.

You have indicated that you are having problems with incontinence.

You can find out information from NHS Inform, by visiting www.nhsinform.scot/ and searching for incontinence.

If you would like further information about continence management, you can phone the Continence Advisory and Treatment Service (CATS) on 01307 468383.

If you are having difficulty getting to the toilet in time, there are equipment items available like a commode which might assist you. There are different types of commodes available, so it is important to consider these to ensure you get one that is suitable for you.

First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment that may be able to assist you. You may also be able to trial some of these items before purchasing them. Angus Council do not fund items under £50.

If you would like to speak to someone about the options available, please contact First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.

Contact Information:

Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk

Phone: 01241 465274

Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778

Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these time or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around. You can also visit www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.

Your answers have indicated that you might benefit from being shown how to use a sock or tight aid.

First Contact provide free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment, including dressing aids. As Angus Council do not fund items under £50, you may need to purchase the items yourself, but you may be able to trial the equipment before buying to make sure it suits your needs. 

If you require assistance with dressing and/ or self care, First Contact Occupational Therapy can also you advise on this. 

To find out more, please get in touch by using the following details.

Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk

Phone: 01241 465274

Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778

Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these time or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around. You can also visit www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.

The Upwards and Onwards film can be found on NHS Inform and explains several things to do with falling.

For example:

• How to get up from a fall.
• What to do if you can't get up.
• How to prevent falls.

You can either watch the whole film or a specific section.

Visit www.nhsinform.scot and search for 'What to do if you fall' to find the videos.

There is also a leaflet attached which describes how you can help someone if they fall.

Associated materials

• What to do if someone falls

You might benefit from being shown how to use a dressing stick. 

First Contact provide free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment, including dressing aids. As Angus Council do not fund items under £50, you may need to purchase the items yourself, but you may be able to trial the equipment before buying to make sure it suits your needs. 

If you require assistance with dressing and/ or self care, First Contact Occupational Therapy can also you advise on this. 

To find out more, please get in touch by using the following details.

Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk

Phone: 01241 465274

Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778

Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these time or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around. You can also visit www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.