Support and FAQ
April 24, 2023 2023-04-24 15:44Support and FAQ
FAQ's
Our top 5 asked questions
Credit/Debit Online Initial Payment: Pay for the initial first Quarter payment, plus setup fee and extras you may have selected, via Credit/Debit Card. Utilise the secure online payment service, which is processed immediately and gets your order on the way. This is followed by further Quarterly payments via our Direct Debit payment system (This form is emailed to you once you have completed your initial payment)
TECS equipment may be VAT exempt-able if you meet the criteria. For example if the service user has a progressive or chronic condition, which is non-improving, or is registered disabled then VAT is not chargeable. A VAT exemption form will need to be completed when you apply for our service. If you are unsure, please contact us for advice. You can also check the HMRC website link:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-relief-on-certain-goods-if-you-have-a-disability
No, the packages are rented from us, as are the extra pendants or falls detectors, however, the optional extra ‘KeySafes’ are purchased outright and owned by you.
Red Button’s Care Technology service gives the user immediate access to our friendly and highly-trained staff, with our TEC accredited monitoring partners who are there to help if you are unwell, feel unsafe or have had an accident or incident, 24 hours a day. We pre-agree with you how you want us to respond in different circumstances, for example, who we should call when you need assistance. If an ambulance is required, we will arrange this and keep in touch with you until it arrives at your location. Even if you never need to call us, just knowing we are there will provide reassurance and confidence, especially if you live alone or are worried about how you would cope if something untoward happened.
Yes we do, however, it is unfortunately only available in certain areas. You can either look at the map on our website for areas covered or call us if you are unsure.
Support
Device support
If you are unsure as to what package is right for you or you have a query as to what other equipment we can provide please view our packages or contact a member of our team.
If any of the equipment supplied to you as part of your service stops performing correctly you can:
Contact us and we will attempt a remote resolution in the first instance. If a resolution is not achieved then we will send out replacement equipment. Unless the damage is caused by the user or 3rd party, this support service is not chargeable
If your base unit is functioning, you can press the button to call through for assistance. The monitoring centre will take the details and pass on the repair/fault query to our team to rectify the problem.
If non-urgent you can inform us of any problems via the website, by filling in the ‘Contact Us‘ form with as much detail as possible.