PEOPLE recovering after a stay in hospital will be given the security of a 24-hour Testway Lifeline free for a month - in the name of long-standing warden Rose Galpin, who died recently.

Anyone in Test Valley discharged from hospital, who doesn't already have lifeline and is referred by healthcare professionals, will be offered the services for the first four weeks free of charge.

The move is aimed at easing hospital bed blocking and will allow more people to return home with peace of mind.

Lifeline provides 24-hour emergency support at the touch of a button.

Testway's supported housing staff have worked closely with Rose's family to come up with a scheme that will continue Rose's legacy and put funds donated in her memory to best use.

Rose was a warden for 13 years. She was well-known in the community and had worked in Andover and surrounding villages.

She died suddenly at the end of last year, aged 55. Linda Mothersole, Testway supported housing manager, said: "This scheme will allow us to do a lot of good in a way that Rose would have whole-heartedly approved. It is a fitting tribute to a caring lady who always put others first."

Testway tenants and staff donated more than £560 to the appeal - to be known as the Testway Lifeline Community Fund.

Rose's family and friends contributed another £110.

The initial funds will finance five lifeline alarms.