Can you believe how dark it is at 4.30pm already? Mid November and on our way towards Christmas, many of us are starting to get into the winter mood, wrapping up warm and looking forward to festivities.

But for many vulnerable, lonely and often older people living on their own, this can be a bleak and scary time of year. The bad weather can make it harder to get out, and numbers of visitors can drop off as everyone is so busy.

They may worry about answering the door or leaving the house empty when they do manage to pop out. The rise in crime will also be playing on their mind, along with the fact that poor health always seems to get worse in the winter which can add to feelings of isolation.

So what can we do to help?

CCTV can go a long way to making people living on their own feel more secure. External, which watches their gardens and front door, allows the home owner to check who is at the door, and makes sure they feel secure knowing the property is being monitored. Internal cameras as an extra, can add to that feeling of safety, and as loved ones can have access to the app to check on mum or dad, it gives the whole family a better feeling. No more falls, slips or accidents where people are discovered hours later!

For a quote, just ring Jayne in the office on 0191 252 4308 and ask for a CCTV survey. We will fit you in within the week and give you a quote based on our hi-tech 4K CCTV.  We also give discount for older people living alone, so don't forget to ask when booking your survey!