We are delighted to showcase Frequency Precision as our Healthcare Telecare Monitoring Equipment Company of the Month.
It’s now estimated that over 950,000 people receive domiciliary care across the UK including elderly citizens, patients with long-term health conditions or those recovering from hospital operations. Advanced technology is an integral part of domiciliary care, prioritising safety at all times.
Frequency Precision is a leading manufacturer of safe, reliable technology to support loved ones in care. Founder Doug Dwyer designed a discreet sensor using air pressure to detect movement (when someone gets out of a bed or chair). This is now a patented invention called Airlert and is used extensively across care homes, hospitals and private homes for safety best practices. The idea came from Doug’s mother’s dementia care needs and highlights how personal experience can often lead to enterprising inventions.
The Airlert Pressure Sensor Technology has been the cornerstone of many other applications. These include the Airlert bed mat, Airlert convulsion sensor mat, Airlert chair pressure pad and Airlert floor pressure mat. These forward-thinking, solutions-focused innovations are designed with the end-user in mind and have radically altered the way staff approach care monitoring.
With this in mind, Frequency Precision is on a mission to produce sensors that are intrinsically innovative, reliable, long lived and user friendly for the non-technically minded. Technology is now at the forefront of the industry and Frequency Precision recognises the need to design sensors that meet the everyday needs of carers and their loved ones. The overarching vision is to become the leading provider of telecare and falls prevention sensors for the care industry through innovation, research and the provision of outstanding customer service.
Based now at a new premises in Abbotskerswell, Devon, the company has grown in size and turnover over the years since its inception in 1985, with the second generation now proudly carrying on Doug’s pioneering work. With dedication to leading industry products and outstanding customer service, the company maintains its original ethos.
We caught up with Arthur Ready: General Manager for further company insights:
“We are dedicated to the provision of safe and reliable technology for the healthcare industry. Frequency Precision specialises in high quality care home and hospital sensors that are utilised across hundreds of organisations in both private and public sectors.”
“We pride ourselves on our ability to provide products that will make the perfect addition to any healthcare setting, benefitting clients on a national and international scale. Our team of specialists work closely with clients to determine the perfect addition to their healthcare environment.”
“At Frequency Precision, we understand the importance of keeping loved ones safe and free from harm, which is why we offer a wide range of medical alert devices alongside Airlert technology to help with their care.”
The Frequency Precision product range covers monitoring for the following areas:
- Bed Leaving
- Bed Occupancy
- Convulsion sensor for epilepsy monitoring
- Chair Leaving
- Floor Pressure Mat for bed/room leaving
- Falls monitoring
- Location monitoring.
The signature Airlert pressure sensor technology has a wide range of applications:
The Airlert bed mat can be used on any type of bed frame and mattress combination with the pressure mat being placed underneath the mattress where the person sleeps. Different pressure sensors can be connected to the mat, allowing it to detect when a person leaves or occupies a bed and send an alert to carers. This is ideal for dementia sufferers, who may have a tendency to wander or those with memory-loss conditions.
The Airlert convulsion sensor mat looks and works in a comparable way to the bed mat but unlike the regular bed pressure mat, is used specifically for people who live with epilepsy to detect the convulsions indicative of someone having a tonic-clonic/grand mal generalised seizure. It is estimated that 625,800 people have epilepsy across the UK and tonic-clonic seizures that last more than five minutes need urgent medical assistance.
Airlert chair pressure pads offer the same function as bed mats, with the obvious difference being that they are placed on chairs rather than beds.
Finally, Airlert floor pressure mats are placed on the floor in order to detect foot pressure. They are usually used in a doorway, hallway or next to a bed as a form of fall prevention.
We selected Frequency Precision as our Healthcare Telecare Monitoring Equipment Company of the Month for its pioneering Airlert product range – radically improving safety at the coalface of care and for many other reasons. The product range from Frequency Precision is cost-effective, robust, reliable and ultimately repairable which is a chief component of the circular economy. There are market-leading warranties on all Airlert products. For instance, the bed mat warranty is 25 years and there are no oncosts for Airlert equipment after the purchase.
“The recent move to our new premises in Abbotskerswell has enabled us to expand our warehousing and storage facilities. This alongside larger production and support areas has centralised all the operations, storage, and R&D into one location.”
“Looking to the future, we are focused on market expansion across the UK and further afield. We will be gradually introducing new and improved products and developing partnerships with other equipment manufacturers.”
“The rapid development of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology has ensured that no care system in the future will be hard wired. We have adapted to this switch, as we have long been producing standalone equipment utilising Wireless, WiFi and now Bluetooth connectivity to allow seamless use or connection into other manufacturer’s products.”
“We specialise in providing innovative medical alert systems designed to enhance safety and ensure immediate assistance in emergencies. Our wide range of medical alert devices, including fall detection systems, are tailored for individuals who may require quick access to emergency services, such as the elderly or those with a medical condition. Whether you need a mobile medical alert system with GPS location tracking, an at-home monitoring system or a full care home fitout, we offer reliable solutions that integrate seamlessly into daily life. The company continues is to provide peace of mind for users and their families through the utilisation of advanced monitoring services that can prevent accidents and provide immediate assistance in times of need.”
To find out more about the pioneering product range of Frequency Precision, please see the website and details below:
T 01837 810590
contact@frequencyprecision.com
https://frequencyprecision.com