Telecare alarms
Telecare alarms are useful to monitor the health and safety of elderly loved ones and provide peace of mind to their loved ones. They encourage older adults to live their life independently while staying connected to assistance whenever needed.
As a keyholder for a personal alarm user, you may receive a phone call from our monitoring centre.
Find out if you're eligible for a free personal alarm from the NHS and explore alternative options.
Learn more about medical alert bracelets and how they can be beneficial for older adults with medical conditions.
Personal alarms provide peace of mind by connecting older adults to the right help when they need it. Explore different types of personal alarms and their benefits.
We look at the benefits of monitored alarm systems to help keep your loved ones safer.
If you're worried about the cost of living crisis, it is reassuring to know our alarms use minimal electricity.
We look at why a care alarm is a better option than a mobile phone in an emergency.
Many people have preconceptions about personal alarms but there's something for everyone.
We’re excited to have been awarded Best Elderly Personal Alarm Specialist in the GHP Social Care Awards 2022.
How can you provide elderly care for someone living at home? Connected smart homes might be the answer.
We're delighted to announce the launch of Taking Care Anywhere, our newest personal alarm and one of the most advanced personal alarm solutions available today.
There are numerous alarms that you could use in your home to keep both you and your belongings safe.
Find out what a digital GSM alarm system is and the benefits over a traditional analogue personal alarm system.
Worried how to get help when on your own? A panic button can be used by the elderly to quickly get help in an emergency.
Taking Care, providers of the life-saving 24/7 personal alarm system, have teamed up with CPR to add the award winning GPS enabled Guardian Watch II to their monitored product offering.
When you press the emergency button on your personal alarm, it quickly calls one of our monitoring centres in the UK. Learn more about how your personal alarm service works and what happens in an emergency.
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Digital switchover
BT will replace analogue phone lines with digital ones by 2025. Our personal alarm customers will be supported during and after the switchover with our tested product range and digital alarms that don't require a phone line. Read our articles and guides for more information.
Assistive technology
Assistive technology devices can help elderly maintain independence and participate in activities they enjoy, despite health concerns. They can restore peace of mind for family members.
How we can help
The features available with panic buttons for the elderly can vary, so it's important to find the right kind of personal alarm service for your needs, whether it's for yourself or a loved one.
Personal alarms for the home and out-and-about
Have the freedom to maintain an active lifestyle, with reassurance help is available wherever you are.
An Out-and-About Personal Alarm will also work in your home so you can get help from Taking Care's Emergency Resolution Team any time of the day or night.
Not sure which personal alarm to choose?
Call 0800 085 7371, Monday – Friday, 8am - 6pm, to speak with a Taking Care Sales Advisor.
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Elderly care experts answer biggest questions about telecare alarms
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Read Steve's story
I found the setup process easy, and the helpful Customer Services team helped me whenever needed. I carried out thorough testing across various locations within the house and garden, and the alarm worked perfectly fine.
Steve's out-and-about GPS personal alarm gives him the confidence to remain active in his local community.
Read Betty's story
My personal alarm provides me with reassurance - I'm 93 and don't have any family so my alarm gives me the confidence to carry on doing the things I enjoy.
How a Taking Care personal alarm helps Betty to remain active at the age of 93.