Seniors Alert Scheme
Table of contents Seniors Alert Scheme Rules to qualify What type of equipment can I get? How do I get the equipment? What groups can register for the scheme? How to apply – *All information from CitizensInformation.ie Seniors Alert Scheme The Seniors Alert Scheme provides grant support for the supply of equipment that enables older […]Table of contents
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Seniors Alert Scheme
The Seniors Alert Scheme provides grant support for the supply of equipment that enables older people of limited means to continue to live securely in their homes. The scheme is run by Pobal, a not-for-profit organisation that manages programmes on behalf of the Irish Government and the EU. The grant assistance is made available through community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations that are registered with Pobal.
Rules to qualify
To be eligible for the Seniors Alert Scheme, you must be:
- Aged 65 or over and have limited means or resources
- Living alone or with someone who also meets the eligibility criteria
- Living in the area covered by the registered group administering the grant support
- Able to benefit from the equipment being supplied and
- Willing to maintain contact with the registered group
What type of equipment can I get?
Grant support is provided towards the cost of purchasing and installing monitored personal alarms and pendants. Equipment supplied under the scheme remains the property of the registered group and must be returned to the group if no longer needed.
How do I get the equipment?
The registered community group for your area makes the application for a grant. When a registered group identifies an older person in its area as needing assistance, it:
- Assesses the person’s eligibility for the scheme and completes the application form with them
- Identifies the equipment required and obtains quotations from suppliers
- Submits the application and supporting documentation to Pobal
You will be asked to confirm that you understand the purpose and use of the equipment and that you will be responsible for future monitoring charges and payments.
What groups can register for the scheme?
Community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations wishing to participate can apply to register with Pobal for the scheme. They must have a recognised structure and be able to demonstrate a capability of managing the grants. They must also have a record of working with older people in the community. A group will not be able to register where there is an existing group operating the scheme in the area.
How to apply
If you feel you may be eligible for grant support you should contact the group registered to operate the scheme in your area.
You can contact Pobal at the address below for details of your local group. Pobal also publishes information on registered groups (pdf) on its website. Pobal does not accept applications from individuals for grant support.
Groups wishing to register for the scheme can register online at https://sas.pobal.ie.
Further information on the scheme is available on Pobal’s website.
Where to apply
Contact the Seniors Alert Scheme section in Pobal at the address below or by email at [email protected] for further information.
Pobal
Holbrook House
Holles Street
Dublin 2
D02 EY84
Ireland
Tel:(01) 511 7000
Fax:(01) 511 7981
Homepage: https://www.pobal.ie/
Email: [email protected]
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