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September 25, 2024 Telecare Alarms
Can I get a free NHS personal alarm?
Find out if you're eligible for a free personal alarm from the NHS and explore alternative options.
October 3, 2024 Telecare Alarms
Advice for keyholders: Responding to a personal alarm alert
As a keyholder for a personal alarm user, you may receive a phone call from our monitoring centre.
October 3, 2024 Leisure and activities
The UK's favourite TV shows of the 1970s
Revisit iconic British TV shows of the 1970s, including the most popular children's programmes of the era.
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We're a member of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance
We are delighted to be working with the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance as we take another step towards being recognised as a ‘Dementia-Friendly’ organisation.
Personal alarm stories: Getting a fall alarm
Val was sceptical about getting a fall alarm, until she needed to get help in an emergency. Now she loves her Taking Care personal alarm service.
Advice for the elderly in hot weather
For the elderly, the dangers from the cold are well known. But when the temperature goes up, it’s easy to forget there are just as many health risks. Read our advice for the elderly in...
How your personal alarm service works
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.
Personal alarm stories: Maintaining independence
Joan uses her personal alarm to live independently in her own home. Read how it helped her remain independent and get help in a fall.
Taking Care will further enhance Careline service
Chichester Careline will join Taking Care as the company expands it telecare services.
Busting the myths about personal alarms
If you have never used a personal alarm before then you may be worried about the cost or how it works. That is why we have compiled this list of common myths and preconceptions of...
Grandparents Day: Let's take a minute to appreciate grandparents
For many of us, grandparents are the family’s anchor. So if you have grandparents in your life, take a minute to appreciate them.
Small steps for a dementia friendly home
It's hard to know what you can do to keep your loved ones safe in their home if they have dementia. We look at some small steps you can take as a start.
How does telecare work?
Learn how telecare can help you remain independent at home with remote technology enabled care such as personal alarms and home adaptations