Available in the UK Evidence B

Fall detection · Telecare device

Tunstall Lifeline Fall Detector

A wearable fall detector designed to connect into a Tunstall telecare system.

By Tunstall Healthcare

What it does

Core capabilities

Automatic fall detectionManual alarmWater-resistant wearableTelecare connection

Best suited to: Someone using a compatible monitored telecare service.

Practical requirements

What has to be in place

UK access
Available through telecare providers and organisations
Cost model
Provider quote
Purchase price
Usually supplied as part of a telecare service
Ongoing cost
Monitoring may apply
Broadband / signal
Depends on telecare hub and provider
Phone required
Not required for wearer
Setup
Provider installation or configuration
Who receives alerts
Monitoring centre or response service

Privacy

Cameras, microphones and data

Camera
No
Microphone
No on the wearable; hub may support speech

Check the current privacy policy, account permissions and data-retention settings before installation. Product features and cloud services can change after a guide is published.

Failure modes

What can go wrong

  • Not worn
  • Fall outside detection pattern
  • Hub or communications failure

A response plan should cover the most serious of these before the device becomes part of everyday care.

Evidence grade B

Promising or established evidence with limitations

Established telecare approach with clinically informed detection, subject to the normal limitations of wearable fall detection.

Status and specification checked against Official manufacturer information on 13 July 2026. An official product page confirms features, not necessarily outcomes.

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