Ethics

Is this big brother?

There are sometimes concerns about monitoring people, particularly if they do not have the capacity to consent. You can download our UK Ethics sheet, which is based on UK legislation on mental capacity and best practise.

Permission to install Just Checking in a person's home should be sought, and you may need to judge if a person has mental capacity for the decision.  A simplified explanation may help the person to understand. This downloadable leaflet may be useful "Staying put in your own home"