Chubb Community Care

Environmental Control is a term used to describe the remote operation of household equipment and appliances that feature wireless technology developed primarily for use by the physically disabled and elderly to aid independent living.

Typically these include door locks, alarm and intercom, power sockets, lights, curtains, electric bed and chairs, TV, Satellite, DVD, Stereo, central heating, windows and doors, telephone, warden call system and carephones to name just a small sample.

Integrated with telecare sensor activation can also allow remote access so the call centre can automatically switch off lights or turn the water or gas off if these sensors are activated. Doors can also be remotely opened allowing emergency services or care professionals into the home if the user is unable.

These solutions gives the individual greater control over their home environment and allows the carer to develop a total care package by using the solutions to reduce risk within the home but also in conjunction with a telecare package enable emergency response if needed.

Giving this independence to users helps people to live at home for longer but also helps older people and people with a disability retain/maintain independence, promote well-being and reduce unnecessary admission to acute hospital and residential care.

Our range starts from simple ‘plug and go’ wireless environmental control solutions comprising of a transmitter (which is operated manually or triggered automatically) and a receiver (which activates a response) for a variety of applications as part of a care package (e.g. falls management or dementia care) to more advanced solutions.

We also supply a very comprehensive range of switches that are compatible with the IntelliLink carephone and the environmental controllers.Below is just a small selection, please contact us if you can not find a switch which meets your requirements.

Buddy Button

Auditory and tactile feedback. ‘Sticker’ version comes with sticker sheet. All versions come with rubber foam base to prevent slipping. Available in red, yellow, green and blue.

Cushion switch

Soft switch with cushion bag which can be removed and washed. Velco tape can be sewn onto the cover for mounting. Internal foam is designed to cushion the impact for users with gross motor problems. Auditory and tactile feedback.

Possum SRS Gewa Control 10

Home Control Light Solution

The Home Control Control 10 starter pack provides a basic environmental control solution where the user can perform up to 10 functions like turn a lamp on/off, operate the TV and raise a alarm from a hand held remote controller

Possum SRS Lite

Home Control Medium Solution

The Home Control Lite starter pack extends the remote control capabilities to provide the user with up to 96 functions and automatic response to sensor activation; a simple input switch is included for users who are unable to press a key on the SRS Lite which also offers voice annoucement for those who have visual impairment

Possum SRS Primo

Home Control Touch Solution

The Home Control Primo starter pack provides remote control capabilities to provide the user with similar functionality to the Lite but with touch screen operation; The Primo controller can also be programmed by the user and carer if required

Possum SRS Jellybean Switch

Jelly Bean Switch

Auditory and tactile feedback. Flange base for mounting. Available in red, green or blue.

Possum SRS Pillow Switch

Pillow Switch

Smooth foam surface for check contact. Secured to pillow or clothing for night time use. Auditory and tactile feedback.

Possum SRS Unisocket

Simple Solution Unisocket

The Unisocket is a mains plug socket with a radio receiver which when triggered (e.g. from the wireless wall switch) will switch power on/off to whatever appliance is plugged.

Possum SRS Door Sensor

Simple Solution Wireless Magnetic Switch Sensor

The Wireless Magnetic Switch Sensor is designed to work with the Wireless Voice Announcer and is normally adhered to a door or a window

Possum SRS Passive Infra Red

Simple Solution Wireless Passive Infra Red Detector

The wireless passive infra red detector detects movement and transmits two radio signals to activate a separate receiver (such as a Unisocket) and effect a response; the first radio signal will switch the Unisocket on and the second will switch the Unisocket off with the time interval being adjustable at between 4 seconds and 5minutes.

Possum SRS Motion Detector

Simple Solution Wireless Voice Alert Motion Detector

The Wireless Voice Alert Motion Detector is designed to detect movement (within an area of 10m by 110° and transmit a radio signal to activate a chime or alarm unit such the Wireless Voice Announcer

Possum SRS Voice Announcer

Simple Solution Wireless Voice Announcer

The Wireless Voice Announcer is a speaker that is operated by radio from the transmitters in the Wireless Voice Alert Detector and Wireless Magnetic Switch
Sensor or from the bell push pendant that is supplied with the unit

Possum SRS Wall Switch

Simple Solution Wireless Wall Switch

The Wireless Wall Switch which is battery operated (12V) is typically used to switch a lamp on/off (e.g. to light a pathway to the bathroom at night ) and to switch mains powered appliances on/off standby.