Care home technology firm GHM Care has launched a new resident telephone service.

The service uses digital technology to avoid cabling and long-term contracts. The new phones bypass the need for a physical telephone line and instead use the internet to make and receive calls. Residents can access rolling 30-day contracts, get free calls, and the big button phones arrive fully configured. Residents and their families can order handsets directly.

Care homes don’t pay for the service and can offer it to residents without worrying about cabling or structural work. Homes only need to provide a power supply and WiFi connection for the phones to work.

Neil McManus, managing director of GHM Care says: “Traditional landlines for residents are often expensive with minimum contract lengths of 12 months. This has long been an issue for residents and their families. So, we’ve developed a solution that capitalises on the latest digital technologies to deliver a better solution for both residents and care homes.

“Residents and their families are really appreciating how easy the handsets are to set up and use, as well as the freedom of short-term contracts.

“Care homes are delighted to finally have a solution where the day-to-day handling and installation doesn’t impact their buildings or resources, and they’re able to offer an even better service to residents.”