This week is National Carers Week. From Monday 7 until Sunday 13 June, this annual campaign celebrates the fantastic 6.5 million Carers in the UK, highlighting the challenges unpaid Carers face and recognising their contribution to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring…
Dealing with anxiety post lockdown The shops have reopened, restaurants are calling and going back to a new working environment is on the horizon. But the easing of COVID restrictions isn’t exciting for everyone and for those suffering with anxiety and caring for someone; life after lockdown could be a scary prospect. As mental health…
Strategies to support you for stress awareness month April is stress awareness month. Most of us will have experienced some levels of it, particularly this last year, but as a carer, it’s sometimes hard to recognise you’re burning out when your focus is predominantly on someone else. Out of love, obligation, and a sense of…
Seven simple steps to improve brain fitness In March, we celebrate Brain Awareness Week (15-21 March), and it’s good to take a few moments to marvel at what a fabulous thing the brain is. When you think about it, you need your brain to do that and need it to think, learn, create, and feel…
This festive season won’t be typical for anyone, but for those carers looking after someone with Epilepsy, it could be one of the most challenging months of this year yet. Covid has brought many social rules and fears, and you, as a carer might be feeling even more isolated, alone and stressed than any other…
In The Beginning The twisting path that lead to the development of a sophisticated range of support monitors supplied by Alert-iT began in 1992. At the time, company founder David Godfrey volunteered for REMAP, a fantastic charity network that creates custom-made equipment to help disabled people achieve more independence. A local mum in Hinckley (Leicestershire)…
Here at Alert-iT we have a full team of engineers all working on the latest tech solutions to solve the needs of our customers. The process of innovation never stops and we are always on the look-out for new ways to create products that make a difference in the world. Sometimes we need to work…
Not so long ago we were approached by a radio agency called On Air Media. They asked if we’d be interested in an interview talking about epilepsy and epilepsy support technology. Of course we were! So back in May, Tom Mears and Tony Bullar from Alert-iT made the journey down to London…
The 5th of November is just around the corner and for most this means the excitement of celebrating bonfire night. With friends and family enjoying a crisp autumnal night full of fireworks, bonfires, bangers, music and fun. But for some it can be a difficult time of year as the risk of seizures can increase and…
With great sorrow, we must announce the passing of David Godfrey, founder of Alert-iT Care alarms. After a short illness, David died at home on the 16th of September with his family by his side. All here at Alert-iT extend our most sincere condolences to Janet his wife, and daughters Kathryn, Clare, and Ruth. From…
