Lifesaving Wristbands – Seniors Safe Under Professional Care
Marshal Piotr Całbecki today signed 88 letters of intent concerning the continuation of our home telecare programme, designed to support older people who need assistance in their daily lives. Our partners in the project include local authorities from across the region (87 municipalities) and the Voivodeship Ambulance Service, which operates under the regional government. Today’s meeting at the Marshal’s Office was also attended by President of the Regional Parliament Elżbieta Piniewska and Regional Parliament Councillor Sławomir Kopyść.
“The first stage of the programme has demonstrated just how much it is needed. We invited all local authorities (cities, towns and municipalities) that expressed an interest in continuing their participation to join us as partners in the next stage,” Marshal Piotr Całbecki announced during the meeting.
In his speech and at an earlier press briefing, he emphasised that thanks to the “Lifesaving Wristbands”, older people who are no longer fully independent can not only manage their everyday lives more effectively but also feel safe knowing they are under the remote supervision of professional emergency medical personnel. He also discussed other elements of the regional government’s senior policy, including efforts to support the establishment of senior clubs and day care centres for older people.
“Behind the figures presented in the report on the system’s operation to date, prepared by the Regional Social Policy Centre (ROPS), are the stories of people who found themselves alone and terrified when their health suddenly deteriorated – and who received the help and care they needed. This is also extremely important for their families. The ‘Lifesaving Wristbands’ initiative is the most humane of all the programmes we implement,” President Elżbieta Piniewska told those gathered.
Five programme participants attended the meeting: Kazimierz Bajduszewski, Krystyna Pronobis, Stanisław Siudziński, Maria Karpińska and Jadwiga Skrowrońska. They highlighted the benefits of the system, praised its effectiveness and expressed appreciation for the dedication of the social care workers involved in its operation.
The first stage of the programme (January 2024 – December 2026) covers 4,600 people. The next stage (January 2027 – April 2029) will provide support to 3,800 people.
“Lifesaving Wristbands” – Information and List of Partners for the Second Stage (prepared by ROPS)
Beata Krzemińska
Press Spokesperson for the Marshal’s Office
4 November 2026
