I have been on an alarm system for some years - I simply took it over from my OH after he died. I have a neck pendant and can press that and get through to a central hub, who then contact the numbers they have been given by me, or ambulance if appropriate. There is also a link to one of the smoke alarms in the house.
The other night I put on the kettle (that is in my bedroom for cups of tea and hot water bottles) and then went to the bathroom. Quite quickly the smoke alarm started to sound - I had left the lid up on the kettle and the steam had triggered it.
I was very impressed that within a few seconds of it starting to sound a voice came through the alarm unit asking me if I was OK and did I need a fire engine!
I just thought I would pass this on, as I found it very reassuring, now that I am on my own, and others might consider linking up to this system - it is very efficient.
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