We want to ensure that your equipment is always in full working order. We therefore recommend that you make a test call at least once a month. Do this by either pressing the red button on the alarm or pressing your pendant.
When your call is answered, simply tell the operator that you are making a test call and they will confirm that everything is okay. If for any reason your test call is not answered, please ring the control centre on 0161 206 0546.
Risks of not testing equipment
If you do not test your equipment regularly you may be at risk. Faulty equipment may not connect you to the Control Centre. This is likely to result in a delay getting help to you which could cause you unnecessary distress.
If you have 1571 facility on your telephone for taking messages, you should check this regularly and delete old messages. If the message box is full, the alarm unit will be unable to send your call to the Control Centre.
If you are deaf or have a hearing loss, make sure you let Care on Call staff know. We will work with you to find a way of testing the equipment.
January
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
February
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
March
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
April
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
May
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
June
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
July
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
August
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
September
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
October
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
November
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
December
Date of test:
Working: Yes/No
Note the problem and call the Control Centre
Useful contact numbers
Care on Call Control Centre - 0161 206 0546
Adult Social Care - 0161 206 0604
Age UK Salford - 0161 788 7300
Helping Hands Minor Repairs Service - 0161 793 9419
Housing Choice - 0161 793 2829
Out of Hours Emergencies - 0161 794 8888
Home Improvement Agency - 0161 793 2896
Salford Care on Call
5th Floor, St James House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW
Telephone 0161 206 0546 or email careoncall@nca.nhs.uk
Date of Review: June 2023
Date of Next Review: June 2025
Ref No: PI_M_1776 (Salford)