Guide:
First Time Call Failures
Discover why FTCF’s occur and what you should do to manage the risks.
Why you must read...
Clarity
First Time Call Failures (FTCF) are rising due to digital network upgrades, creating risks for those dependent on telecare. Understand why this is happening and how to respond effectively.
Insight
Gain a clear view of your current FTCF rates and equipment vulnerabilities by asking your monitoring provider for regular reports and tracking trends over time.
Action
Plan for a digital future. Moving to end-to-end digital solutions minimises call failures, ensuring safer and more reliable telecare services for your residents.
What to expect...
Failed or delayed emergency telecare calls due to 'first time call failures' are putting vulnerable individuals at risk. This guide unpacks the complexities of the switchover, explores the root causes of call failures, and offers actionable steps to safeguard your telecare services
Discover how to assess your current vulnerabilities, proactively monitor call failures, and transition seamlessly to a future-proofed digital telecare system.
“It is a known risk that some analogue telecare devices may not be digitally compatible or perform as reliably on digital networks.”
Stephen Kinnock
Minister of State for Care
Department of Health and Social Care