OAP Frank wins vital Lifeline

From the Wiltshire Times, first published Saturday 24th Nov 2007.

A PENSIONER from Bradford on Avon will be provided with a emergency call service free for a year after winning a competition.

Frank King won West Wiltshire Housing Society's Win Peace of Mind prize draw, launched at the West Wilts show in July as part of the Lifeline service's 21st birthday celebrations.

Coincidently, Frank's son, Mike, asked for a Lifeline service to be installed in his father's house in September.

He was concerned because his mother had gone into hospital and he wasn't happy about his dad living on his own in case he fell over.

With Lifeline, Mr King can get help with the press of a button on his pendant whenever he needs it -24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Lifeline immediately connects Mr King to a real person who talks to him and sends him the help he needs, which could be one of the Society's wardens.

Mike said: "Lifeline gives us peace of mind - it's a big help."

Paul Moore, operations director of West Wiltshire Housing Society, added: "We are pleased that Mr King has already been able to benefit from Lifeline and that he and his family can have the reassurance and peace of mind that help is just the press of a button away."

By winning the draw, Mr King will not have to pay for the service from December 24 to December 28, 2008.

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