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Lifeline

Find out how our Lifeline service can help you live independently in your own home with confidence and security.

North Yorkshire Lifeline supports residents across the county so they can live safely and independently in their own homes.

How Lifeline can help you

Whether you are recovering from a hospital stay, living alone, or caring for a loved one, North Yorkshire Lifeline helps you stay safe and connected.

Lifeline provides:

  • 24/7 monitored alarm support
  • home safety devices, for example fall sensors, bed sensors, smoke alarms
  • friendly responder assistance
  • peace of mind for individuals and families

Lifeline services in your area

We offer different Lifeline services depending on where you live. Each area has options suitable for local needs and services – you can choose the level of support that is right for you. 

While we are not currently able to offer a full service in the Craven, Hambleton and Scarborough areas, we may still be able to help you if you live near to the areas where we do operate. Contact us for more information.

Lifeline is available in the following areas:

Lifeline in Harrogate

Harrogate Lifeline provides a 24-hour emergency support service designed for elderly, disabled and vulnerable adults to ensure they can live safely and independently in their homes.

Lifeline in Richmondshire

Residents in the Richmondshire area can access our Lifeline service, a 24-hour support service that helps you to stay safe and independent in your own home.

Lifeline in the Ryedale area

Residents in the Ryedale area can access the Lifeline service, a 24-hour support service that helps you to stay safe and independent in your own home.

Lifeline in the Selby area

The Lifeline service is a local 24-hour emergency support service specifically designed for elderly, disabled and vulnerable adults to ensure they can live safely and independently in their homes.

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