The objective of the Seniors Alert Scheme is to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities through the provision of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.

Pendant can be worn as
a watch or attached around the neck with a Safety lanyard with a break away clip.

A person will be eligible for grant aid if he or she is :

Aged 65 years or older; and   of limited means or resources .

Living alone for a significant period during the day  or with another person who meets the eligibility criteria.

Grant can only be applied for by a Registered Community Group with Pobal And applicant Resides within geographical area of the relevant group.   

( Applicant  must be made aware of Annual Monitoring Costs.  First year monitoring free for new applications since Nov 2017 

(€66 a year with TASK from year two  onwards  ) 

 Click on Links below for further information.

List of Registered Groups with Pobal.

Seniors Alert Scheme Pobal.

 Personal alarms and telecare for elderly and vulnerable people, are available during the coronavirus pandemic,  the Seniors Alert Scheme also continues to operate, with the  government grant.

If you require any assistance on the Seniors Alert Scheme , Ordering a Personal Alarm & Pendant or other Telecare Products  you can contact  me 

1. 0860568155
2. Email peterbutler@taskltd.ie  
3. Office 018435889

Kind Regards

Peter Butler.

TASK Community Care can supply a  CareLink™ and Pendant that uses the GSM network to phone our 24hour monitoring centre  when the red button on the unit or the button on the pendant is activated .

The   sim card  is placed in and left in the base unit. A monthly  fee is charged and paid   by a bank standing order to TASK Community Care or the older person can pay  annual fee.  

A grant is available for a Base & Pendant GSM for persons over 65years of Age when applied for by registered community groups with Pobal.

The group will receive approval for the equipment and be given a 10 digit pin no and asked to phone the No 1 Supplier for their area.

TASK Community Care are the No 1 Supplier for the Counties :

Limerick, Clare and Kerry 

To Order  a Social Alarm  & Pendant from TASK Community Care  contact the Office

01 8435889 or email 

 peterbutler@taskltd.ie    Please use the Download Order Form  in next section.