- A St John Medical Alarm is the ONLY medical alarm monitored directly by St John meaning when your alarm is activated, the call comes straight to St John.
- 9 out of 10 customers are likely to recommend a St John Medical Alarm to family and friends.1
Frequently asked questions.
See what happens when a St John Medical Alarm is activated by watching this video
A St John Medical Alarm consists of two pieces of equipment – a base unit and a push-button pendant. The base unit is either connected to a telephone line in your home or to the cellular (mobile) network. The base unit dials St John in an emergency and allows you to speak to us. The push-button pendant – is usually around the neck or on the wrist, and will work around your home and garden.
If you or your loved one would like to try a St John Medical Alarm before you commit, we can arrange an in-home demonstration followed by a free trial period of up to 30 days2. The full terms and conditions of the trial can be found here.
At the demonstration a St John Representative will visit your home to :
- Explain how the medical alarm and service works
- Show you how to call for help
- Set up a medical alarm for your free trial
- Tell you about financial assistance
Did you know:
- Falling is more of an issue as we age.
Of people aged 85 years and over, 1 in 4 had at least one ACC claim due to a fall in 2016.
Nearly 9% of people aged over 85 were admitted to hospital for at least one night as a result of a fall3
- Falls are one of the top 4 reasons for phoning 111 for an ambulance4
- Once you are a St John Medical Alarm customer a representative will also offer the opportunity to check your home to identify any fall hazards, using a Home Safety Checklist developed by ACC. They will also provide recommendations to help make your home a safer environment against falls.
You can also find out more information about reducing the risk of falls here:
Standing up to falls: Your guide to preventing falls and protecting your independence (1687 KB pdf)
Stay independent: Are you at risk of falling? (1431 KB pdf)
- Kantar TNS, April - June 2018
- Free trial period is up to 30 days only
- https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/health-quality-evaluation/projects/atlas-of-healthcare-variation/falls
- St John data on file
Frequently asked questions.