Many people with epilepsy find it helpful to consider if there are any types of safety aids or equipment that might help them with daily life. For some people this might be an alarm system that can alert family or friends when they have a seizure, or a safety pillow if they have seizures during the night. This page lists the details of some companies that make safety equipment. For further details contact each company directly.
Please note: NSE does not endorse these companies and stresses that it is personal choice whether someone uses safety equipment and alarms or not. There may also be other companies that provide these types of products.
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| Items include | More details | Approximate cost |
Aidcall
0800 772 266 | A large range of call systems for individuals and care groups, including Fall Call alarms. | Advice available. Some systems can be rented. Continuous cover up to 30 metre distance from the base unit. | Fall Call alarm from £41.05 per quarter. Other items available. |
Aremco
aremco@onetel.com 01622 858 502
| Epilepsy bed seizure alarms. Helmets (head protection - variety of styles). Safety pillows. | Different types of detectors can be linked to the basic alarm unit. Advice available. Trial period on some items may be available. | Bed seizure alarms from £400 + VAT. Helmets from £149 + p&p. |
Easylink
info@easylinkuk.co.uk
01536 264 869
| Automatic fall call detector. Bed seizure alarms with pagers. | Advice available. No monthly charge after initial costs. | Fall Call alarm from £189 + VAT. Bed seizure alarm from £160 + VAT. |
G & S Smirthwaite
01626 835 552 | Specialised protective helmets in two designs. Various sizes. | Helmets tailored to individuals’ needs. | Prices from £105. Larger sizes and additional protectors are extra. |
The Helpful Hand
01625 424 438 | Safety pillows and mobility equipment. | Home assessment available. | £25.85 including p&p (per pillow). |
Opcare Orthopaedics
info@opcare.co.uk
01274 481 122 | Protective helmets.
| Advice available. | Various.
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Safety Systems Distribution Ltd
0800 328 2950 | National distributors of various alarm systems. | Epicare bed monitoring systems.
| From £300 + VAT. |
Sazo
info@verifylocation.co.uk
0800 0787 999 | GPS location and mobile safety device. It can locate a person to within 5 - 10 metres. | Uses mobile phone signals and satellites to locate a person. The units also have a panic button that alerts people by text.
Advice available. | Payment choices include £159.99 and no monthly charge, or a monthly rental of £19.50 like a mobile phone contract. |
Sensorium
0800 056 5454 | Range of safety systems including bed seizure alarms. | Advice available.
One year guarantee and repair service available. | Bed seizure alarm £395.00 + £149.00 for base receiver unit. |
Sleepsafe Products
01244 377 363 | Safety pillows. | Extra covers available. | £25.00 + p&p (per pillow). |
Support Dogs
0114 257 7997 | Trained ‘seizure alert dogs’ for adults (aged 16 - 60 years). | Certain criteria need to be met to have a seizure alert dog. | Does not apply. |
Technology for Care (TFC)
01271 327 207 | Automatic pressure mat with doorbell pager and vibration. | Range 50 -100 metres from the base unit. | From £65.00 + VAT.
With vibration £90 + VAT. |
Tunstall Telecom
01977 661 234
| Range of safety items including Fall Call and mattress alarms that link to a 'Lifeline' system. | Continuous cover connected to a central base in local authorities via a phone line. | Lifeline is £149 - £169
Mattress alarm £310 + VAT
Fall Call £85 + VAT |
Disability Living Foundation
020 7289 6111
Helpline: 0845 130 9177 | Free advice on a wide range of disability/mobility equipment. Safety advice on showers. | Equipment demonstration centres. Free factsheets on safety aids. | Does not apply |
Ricability
020 7427 2460 | Information on various types of equipment. | Factsheets and guides available. | Does not apply |
Please note: VAT is often added to these items. If you mention when ordering any item that it is for someone with epilepsy you may not have to pay VAT.
