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Freedom Medical Alarms
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Description
Freedom Medical Alarms are discreet and easy-to-use devices that allow patients to maintain their independence and continue living safely in their own homes for longer.
Patients are directly connected to the 111 Ambulance Communication Centre who ensure that emergency calls are promptly answered and appropriate assistance is dispatched when needed. Read more about how the alarm works.
Available in a variety of devices, our New Zealand made, state-of-the-art medical alarms include free installation and unlimited ambulance services.
Freedom Medical Alarms is a jointly owned business between HealthCare NZ and Wellington Free Ambulance.
Staff
You can have a complimentary consultation with a specialist from the Freedom Medical Alarms team who can help you find the right device that best suits you. They can also help you find out if you are eligible for funding or not and assist with any other questions you have.
Ages
Older adult / Kaumātua, Adult / Pakeke, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
We are a Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) accredited supplier, approved by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), so your medical alarm will be fully funded, provided you are eligible for the Disability Allowance.
ACC clients: ask your case manager if you're eligible for medical alarm funding.
If you are not eligible, a private rental cost is from just $15.25 per week.
We cover the cost of ambulance call outs resulting from our clients using their medical alarm to call for help.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Freedom Medical Alarm Products: In-Home Base Unit In-Home Medical Alarm Neck Pendant In-Home Medical Alarm Wrist Pendant GO Pendant
Freedom Medical Alarm Products: In-Home Base Unit In-Home Medical Alarm Neck Pendant In-Home Medical Alarm Wrist Pendant GO Pendant
Freedom Medical Alarm Products:
Aids and equipment
Aids and equipment
- Aids and equipment
Region
West Coast, Canterbury, Northland, South Auckland, Hutt, Taranaki, Waitaki, Hawke's Bay, Central Lakes, Central Auckland, Tairāwhiti, West Auckland, South Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Southland, Waikato, Wellington, Dunedin - South Otago, MidCentral, East Auckland, Nelson Marlborough, Wairarapa, Whanganui, Lakes, North Auckland
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
0800 380 280
Email
Website
Postal Address
Freedom Medical Alarms Head Office
PO Box 24443
Manners Street
Wellington 6142
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This page was last updated at 12:59PM on September 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Freedom Medical Alarms.