FirstPort and Appello collaboration on Digital Telecare Monitoring benefits customers
Summary
About the company
FirstPort is the UK’s largest and most experienced residential property manager, managing 184,000 homes across 3,900 developments. With 40 years of experience and a team of 3,000 professionals, FirstPort delivers the highest standards of customer care across a variety of property types, including residential, luxury, retirement, and rental.
The challenge
FirstPort required a monitoring provider that could deliver exceptional resident care and property management services. They sought a tailored, collaborative approach to meet the needs of a diverse property portfolio, to provide real-time data insights, and ensure readiness for the shift to digital telecare.
The solution and results
The FirstPort and Appello partnership enables delivery of enhanced resident care through bespoke processes, such as tailored emergency procedures, development specific contact numbers, and authorised emergency works payments. Appello has been providing monitoring services to FirstPort for over 10 years.
Real-time data reporting allows FirstPort to adapt to changing resident needs while streamlining processes for onsite development managers. When there is no development manager available, for example outside of core office hours, procedures have been adapted to ensure excellence in customer service. The introduction of Telecare Emergency Cards and automated reassurance calls offers additional safety for residents.
“Satisfaction with a service that residents value highly is very important to our business. The Appello Careline monitoring service is probably the most important to our customers second only to their Development Manager”
Samantha Gibson
Director, FirstPort Retirement Property Services
Appello’s independent satisfaction surveys and reporting provide valuable insights, enabling FirstPort to improve customer service and meet high expectations. With the transition to digital telecare underway, Appello’s digitally enabled monitoring centre supports FirstPort in staying ahead of market demands.
“Appello is proving to be a very reliable monitoring provider, our partnership approach has led to them making effective and timely decisions that minimise risks to residents and property, and supports FirstPort in maintaining excellent customer service.
Appello’s service has evolved with ours over time and in response to changing customer and business needs. Together we have developed and improved our management of crisis and out of hours response. We work together on solutions that best benefit our customers.”
– Samantha Gibson, Director of FirstPort Retirement Property Services
Benefits of the solution
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Bespoke emergency procedures ensure seamless support for property managers.2
Real-time data provides insights into resident needs and service delivery.3
Telecare Emergency Cards enhance resident safety and peace of mind.4
Automated reassurance calls offer additional security for vulnerable individuals.5
Digital readiness positions FirstPort as a leader in resident care innovation.Find out more about Careline Monitoring
Appello Careline Monitoring delivers 24/7 support tailored to the needs of housing providers and their residents. With a focus on safety, independence, and innovation, Appello’s services enhance resident wellbeing and streamline property management.
Appello’s digitally enabled monitoring centre ensures seamless integration with digital telecare solutions, providing real-time insights and adapting to meet evolving customer and market needs. This partnership approach helps housing providers deliver exceptional care and build thriving communities.
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