Testimonials Sue Sue has secondary progressive Multiple Sclerosis, and has found the SRS system of real benefit in helping her maintain her independence. She says; "Previously simple tasks became real problems with a real effect on my quality of life, as many know all too well. Now, with the SRS system, I no longer exhaust myself wheeling in my chair to and from the front door. Instead I have an intercom linked to the living room and bedroom, plus an outside microphone and CCTV cmera, so I can see and speak to whoever is at the front door. The door lock can also be released to admit friends." Derek Derek works from home and is often by himself during the day when his wife, Joanne, is at work. He was keen to have the SRS system installed, and personally requested that his NHS Medical Assessor consider prescribing it. Derek says; "I have the system set up to control 5 TVs, 5 videos, 3 hi-fis, a CD player, a DVD player, wall lights, overhead lights, table lamps, a telephone, an intercom and a door release. The system is really flexible and very easy to use. Probably the best thing is that I no longer feel so isolated when I am at home on my own. All I need to do if there is a problem is press one button to dial Joanne's mobile". Nick. Thirteen years ago, a rugby accident left Nick with a C4/C5 spinal injury meaning he lost the use of his legs, and has restricted use of his arms during the day. Nick uses the SRS100 system to operate various appliances round the home including TVs, videos and lights. He says; "I find the SRS system most useful at night. I can wtch films and TV and check info on teletext without needing to wake up my girlfriend, Julie, who I used to rely on to do this for me" Testimonials from Health Organisations North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary Jenny Hurd is the Sister on a bust trauma/orthopaedic ward at the North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary. The patients admitted to her ward have many different conditions, and some are unable to use the inbuilt nurse-call systems. Jenny says; "I heard about the SRS systems and thought it might be able to help us out and provide some independence for the patients as well. The systems is set up with two different alarm calls plus the TV, video and overhead light. We use a range of special switches depending on the client's ability. The system is easy to use and understand so it is ideal in a busy ward where lots of people need to know how it works. I would recommend this solution to other nurses". Acorns Children's Hospice The Acorns Children's Hospice in Walsall has installed 5 SRS systems in the Adolescent Wing, allowing teenagers to open doors, operate TVs, HiFis, lights and curtains in their rooms. Daniel Eccles, pictured here says; "It's brilliant! It can be a real pain always having to ask others to do these things. I feel much more in control now." Chris Reed, who manages the Adolescent Wing, says; "The system is very flexible and can be easily re-programmed. You can also use a range of switches, joysticks and touchpads to operate the system. All of this means the system is appropriate for children with a wide range of disabilities."