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THE PRIDE ALARM
What is a PRIDE Alarm?
How to obtain your PRIDE Alarm
What is a PRIDE Alarm?

The PRIDE alarm consists of three main parts:

  • An alarm box with a siren and strobe light which is fixed on the outside of the house.
  • A control panel which plugs into any domestic 13 amp socket.
  • A small panic button which may be carried on the person.PRIDE - Alarms for the elderly

The PRIDE alarm is a device which consists of an alarm box and strobe light which is fitted to the exterior of the house. This is wired to a small simple control panel inside the house. The householder then carries with them a small radio key fob which is used to activate the alarm system whenever there is a perceived threat or problem and assistance is required immediately.

The nearby neighbours are notified of an installation by preprinted cards posted through letter boxes to encourage a response to the alarm, either by reacting themselves if they are able or by dialing 999 for the Police.

The system is not designed to protect the property when left unattended but to summon help quickly when required. However there is no doubt that the visual effect of an alarm box on the outside of the house has some deterrent effect.

 

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How to obtain your PRIDE Alarm

First of all you have to be aged 60 or over or disabled

AND

Reside in Leicestershire or Rutland

Private Purchase

The total purchase price of an installed PRIDE alarm is only £200. To our knowledge there is no other equipment to this specification available at this price.

Victim Of Crime

If you are a victim of crime in the home you may be eligible to have a PRIDE alarm fitted free of charge (this will depend on funding being available).

If either of the above 2 applies to you then complete the application form in the application form section of this site.

Home Repair Assistance
(for North West Leicestershire District Council area and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council area)

You may be eligible for Home Repair Assistance which can be used to purchase an installed PRIDE alarm. Please address enquiries to -

Care and Repair
2 Mantle Lane
Coalville
Leicestershire

or telephone 01530 510031

Council Property Tenants
(for North West Leicestershire District Council area only)

You may be able to receive assistance in the purchase and installation of a PRIDE alarm. Please address your enquiries to -

The Housing Manager
NWLDC Offices
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3FJ

All of the above information is correct as of 01/06/2005


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