The elderly, sick or disabled will now have access to a monitoring service with their factor. Postal workers, trained for this purpose can install packages from home telecare. The device consists of a box connected to a telephone and a locket or a watch bracelet to prevent immediate relief in case of problems, 24/24 and 7 / 7.

After a successful experience in Loz?re, La Poste has generalized the scheme by signing an agreement Tuesday with the National Association of home service (ADMR). The association has already installed 80,000 boxes Filien baptized and hopes to quadruple that figure through this partnership.

In addition to this initiative, the Post Office is launching a range of local services baptized Factors + services.The public institution has been the meter of gas from two suppliers (and Butagaz Totalgaz), and the opening and closing meter when moving. It also tests the carrying drugs or books, CDs and DVDs borrowed in a library. Other promising: the installation of adapters TNT with older adults to accompany the transition to digital television.

With the sharp decline in volumes of mail delivered, the Post Office relies on its field presence and good image of its factors to multiply these services.

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