Abloy UK is an expert at specifying security solutions for care homes to take your security to the next level, no matter what the requirements. Whether that’s a cost-effective retrofit upgrade, or a fully integrated system for a new build facility, we have scalable options to suit your needs and are a trusted partner for many care homes across the UK.

When it comes to care home security, maintaining a secure environment poses a number of challenges. A high footfall of residents, visitors and staff makes it difficult to manage access control, plus there is the requirement to keep assets including medicines, confidential patient data, and expensive medical and IT equipment secure.


An effective solution needs to provide the right level of protection, while at the same time not intruding on residents or affecting their quality of life, and systems need to be adaptable to meet individual and evolving requirements.

There’s also the security risk that lost or stolen keys pose, plus the owner of any public occupied building must be compliant when it comes to access control on fire and panic escape doors, to allow for safe and easy egress in the event of an emergency.

With this in mind, Abloy has a range of security solutions for care homes:

SMARTair

SMARTair wireless devices provide audit trails, real-time monitoring and the easiest upgrade and replacement for mechanical locks — and are just as simple to retrofit to existing premises as install from scratch. Swapping existing locks for battery-powered cylinders or escutcheons with integrated card readers is easy with SMARTair instantly linking to a door to the admin software, freeing care managers from key hassles and upgrading resident security.

Using a PC or smartphone, it takes a few seconds to issue or revoke a key-card, wristband or whatever programmable credential residents use to open doors. Care homes can have both simplicity and security, with a SMARTair system that saves staff time, eliminates key hassles and makes residents safer.

CLIQ® Local Manager

CLIQ® Local Manager is an electromechanical locking system ideal for the care home environment, offering users an ideal upgrade from a mechanical master key system. CLIQ provides the facility to manage access rights for multiple users, doors, and time periods via desktop programming devices, it also enables greater flexibility and security by allowing lost or stolen keys to be blocked easily and provides audit trail information for rooms and cabinets.

Electric Locks

Abloy are the market leaders in the manufacture and supply of high-quality electric locks, and the combination of safety and security makes our electric locks the ideal access control solutions. Ideal for care home installation, our range of electric locks meet the dimensions and standard regulations used in European markets (BSEN1125 and BSEN179) and can withstand the heavy usage that comes from many people using the door for access daily whilst also being discreet, letting patients feel comfortable and relaxed in their surroundings.

Aperio

Aperio locks are battery powered and operate without any connection to mains electricity. Not only does this allow residents to move around in safety and conveniently, but it also helps to reduce daily energy consumption and carbon emissions. Plus, very little maintenance is required - batteries just need to be changed on average every two years. Doors can easily be upgraded and wirelessly integrate with the existing access control system using battery powered electronic locking devices with RFID card readers – optimising access control and boosting security.  

Traka 21

Traka 21 is a stand-alone key management system, which combines innovative RFID technology and robust design to provide your care home with intelligent management of up to 21 keys or keysets in an affordable plug and play unit. Offering the ability for keys to be shared by staff on different shifts using verified PIN access to the unit, the innovative key management system allows only specific people to access dedicated keys at specific times, with screen-based audit trails and reporting capability via USB port, which if used in conjunction with CLIQ®, will maximise the security of your assets.

Pod Lockers

Abloy’s RFID keyless locks are the ideal solution for all types of bedside and residential furniture providing effective, secure protection for your patients’ personal items, medication and valued possessions. Easy to use, the locks require minimal setup and can be retro-fit allowing simple and convenient installation. RFID access is available via card or disposable rubber wristbands, giving easy access and usability for both patients and nurses with the ability to easily remove or add users.