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April 10, 2025 Personal alarms
Do I need a landline for alarm monitoring?
Discover why landline-free personal alarms are a smarter, safer choice for keeping loved ones independent and protected at home.
April 1, 2025 Personal alarms
What is a personal alarm?
Stay safe and independent with personal alarms - instant help at the press of a button for peace of mind.
March 21, 2025 Personal alarms
Wi-Fi enabled personal alarms
This article compares Wi-Fi and mobile-network personal alarms, highlighting their pros and cons to help you choose the best option.
Recent articles
Supporting Betty to live life happily and independently
How a Taking Care personal alarm helps Betty to remain active at the age of 93.
Winter deaths report: how does cold weather affect mortality in the UK?
Analysis shows death rates among the elderly increase during colder winter months, with warnings to prioritise keeping homes warm.
Tips to help pensioners with energy bills by reducing usage
Saving money on energy bills is important at the moment, especially for pensioners on a fixed income.
Keep your personal alarm running for 18p per month
If you're worried about the cost of living crisis, it is reassuring to know our alarms use minimal electricity.
Staff Stories - Laura's journey from Customer Services Advisor to Sales Team Leader
Meet Laura, one of our Sales Team Leaders who helps to keep our customers happy and reassured.
How to sleep with Sciatica and lower back pain
Do you find your sciatica or lower back pain is keeping you up at night? Read our top tips for sleeping comfortably through the night.
We've launched our most resilient personal alarms to address the digital switchover
Find what makes our new alarms the most resilient digital personal alarms available.
Tips on bathroom design for elderly relatives
We look at how some changes and additions to bathrooms can make a big difference to safer independent living.
Emergency alert for elderly people: mobile phone vs personal alarm
We look at why a care alarm is a better option than a mobile phone in an emergency.
Staff Stories - Helen Heggadon, Customer Sales Advisor
Meet Helen, one of our Customer Sales Advisors who helps our customers choose the most suitable personal alarm for them.