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January 29, 2025 Story
Staff stories - Debbie, Customer Services Advisor
Meet Debbie, one of our dedicated Customer Services Advisors, who delivers exceptional care and support to our customers.

January 7, 2025 Personal alarms
Personal alarms that contact friends and family
Compare benefits, costs, and features of monitored vs unmonitored alarms to find the perfect solution.

December 30, 2024 Company news
1.48 million alarm calls answered in 2024
Our Emergency Resolution Team continued their unwavering dedication in 2024 to keep personal alarm customers safe and supported.
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Volunteer’s Week 1st-7th June 2020 – Being a Dementia Friends Champion
To mark Volunteer Week, we sharing volunteering our staff do for Dementia Friends.

Taking Care becomes the first and only Which? Approved Personal Alarm Service
Taking Care has worked with the independent consumer body Which? to become the first personal alarm provider to achieve the Which? Trusted Trader Approved Service endorsement.

Taking Care donate £100,000 to Age UK's Emergency Coronavirus Appeal
Age UK has launched a £10 million Emergency Coronavirus Appeal to support the elderly through the pandemic. We are delighted to announce Taking Care are donating £100,000 to the appeal.

How do I claim Carer's Allowance?
Carer’s Allowance is the main welfare benefit that helps carers. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer, you may still be able to claim it.

What are Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Many of us have heard of a power of attorney but do not fully understand what it is or whether we should have one. This useful guide will help you understand more.

Personal alarm stories: Supporting people with Alzheimer's and Dementia
John has Alzheimer’s disease and uses his GPS personal alarm to live independently. Taking Care used the GPS to find John when he went missing.

Personal alarm stories: Supporting Tricia and Multiple Sclerosis
Tricia is 52 years old and has multiple sclerosis, a neurological condition. Taking Care’s personal alarm service means she can live safely and independently and continue with her studies.

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...