Personal Alarms - Find the Best Alarm
Choose from the options below to compare personal alarms and find the best alarm for you or your loved ones.
We have 9 personal alarm packages that meet your requirements:


Taking Care Anywhere
Location-aware personal alarm with fall detection that works at home and out and about.
Worn as a neck pendant, on belt or keyring
Talk with us through the pendant
Fall detection
GPS location-aware
Works anywhere in the UK
Water resistant
Spare pendant included
1 - 2 months pendant battery charge
No landline required
Lifetime warranty
Base unit included
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You rent the equipment


Out-and-About Mobile Alarm
Location-aware personal alarm that works at home and out and about. Includes fall detection and mobile calling.
Worn as a neck pendant or on belt clip
Talk with us through the Pearl pendant
Fall detection
GPS location-aware
GPS safety zones
Mobile calling
Works anywhere in the UK
Up to 50 hour pendant battery charge
12 month warranty warranty
No landline required
No base unit required
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You own the Oysta Peal II device


Out-and-About Classic GPS Alarm
Location-aware personal alarm that works at home and out and about. Includes GPS tracking so we know where you are.
Worn as a neck pendant or on a keyring
Talk with us through the pendant
GPS location-aware
GPS safety zones
Works anywhere in the UK
48 hour pendant battery charge
12 month warranty
No landline required
No base unit required
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You own the Mindme GPS personal alarm


Out-and-About Personal Alarm Watch
Location-aware smartwatch personal alarm with GPS tracking and pedometer.
Worn as a watch
Talk with us through the watch
GPS location-aware
GPS safety zones
Pedometer
Works anywhere in the UK
Approx 16 - 18 hour battery charge
12 month warranty
No landline required
No base unit required
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You own the Mindme Personal Alarm Watch


In-Home Classic Personal Alarm
Easy-to-use personal alarm that works in the home and garden.
Worn as a neck pendant or on your wrist
Talk with us through the base unit
Works in the home and garden
Water resistant
5 year pendant battery life
Add a second user and pendant
Lifetime warranty
Landline required
Base unit included
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You rent the equipment


In-Home Classic + Fall Alarm
All the benefits of the classic Personal Alarm with fall sensor included.
Worn as a neck pendant or on your wrist
Talk with us through the base unit
Fall detection
Works in the home and garden
Water resistant
2 year pendant battery life
Add a second user and pendant
Lifetime warranty
Landline required
Base unit included
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You rent the equipment


Dementia Locate
A GPS tracker alarm designed to find people who are living with dementia or have learning difficulties and may wander.
Worn as neck pendant, key fob or kept in a pocket or bag
Designed for people living with dementia
Simple GPS tracking device
No speaker or microphone
No confusing buttons or lights
GPS location-aware
GPS safety zones
Works anywhere in the UK
48 hour battery charge
12 month warranty
No landline required
No base unit required
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You own the GPS Dementia Tracker


Taking Care Safe Home Alert
Combines the peace of mind of a personal alarm with the security of 24/7 monitoring and insight from Artificial Intelligence-powered smart home sensors.
5 motion and room temperature sensors
2 door sensors and 1 fridge sensor
2 smart plugs for the kettle and microwave
Viewable routine insights
Installation included
Pendant worn around the neck or on the wrist
Talk with us through the base unit
Pendant works in the home and garden
Water resistant pendant
5 year pendant battery life
Lifetime warranty
Wi-fi required
Landline required
Base unit included
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You rent the equipment


In-Home Classic Alarm + Smoke Detection
Our classic Personal Alarm with 24 hour monitoring for smoke to keep you and your home safe.
Includes 2 smoke detectors and alarm pendant
Installation included
10 year smoke detector battery life
Pendant worn around the neck or on the wrist
Talk with us through the base unit
Pendant works in the home and garden
Water resistant pendant
5 year pendant battery life
Add a second user and pendant
Lifetime warranty
Landline and landline-free models available
Base unit included
UK-based 24 hour monitoring
You rent the equipment
Award winning personal alarms from Taking Care
A personal alarm can help you or your loved ones remain safe and live independently. There are many personal alarm devices available on the market so you may find it difficult to decide which alarm service to choose.
We have a range of personal alarms to suit different needs, health conditions and lifestyles. You may be an older adult that would like reassurance you can get help from the home or garden or you may live an active lifestyle and want something that works when you are on the go.
Personal alarms are not just for the elderly! Use the filters above to help you choose the best personal alarm for you.
All our alarms include our award winning 24/7 monitoring and we are the first Which? Trusted Trader Approved Service for the installation and servicing of personal alarms in the UK.
This means you can rely on our 24/7 monitoring should you need help in any emergency.
Which is the best personal alarm for the elderly?
Personal alarms have a wide range of features and options. Select how you would like to wear your personal safety alarm, for example as a pendant, around your wrist or as a key ring.
When choosing a personal alarm, consider the features that are important to help you stay safe: some customers like the added reassurance of a fall detector if they are a little unsteady on their feet. Or if you would like reassurance you can get help when out for a walk or at the shops, add the GPS location aware feature.
30-day money back guarantee on all personal alarms from Taking Care *
Personal alarms from Taking Care come with a 30-day risk-free home trial. You can choose a personal alarm in your price range with confidence you can return it free of charge within 30 days and we will refund the full cost of your order.
Whichever personal alarm you choose, you will have peace of mind that when you press your emergency button, you will be quickly connected to our Emergency Resolution team. They will speak with you over the personal alarm equipment and call your nominated emergency contacts or the emergency services if further help us needed.
Ordering your personal alarm from Taking Care
Whether you are choosing an in-home personal alarm for the elderly or a mobile GPS alarm for yourself, you can quickly and easily order securely online with free next working day delivery included.*
If you have any questions or would prefer to order by phone, you can speak to one of our friendly team on 0800 085 7371, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Taking Care Personal Alarm FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get asked about our alarms and personal alarm service.
What happens if I set off my alarm by accident?
If you set off your alarm button by accident, our Emergency Resolution Team will try to speak with you through the personal alarm equipment to make sure you are OK. All you have to do is let the Emergency Resolution Team at our Response Centre know that it was an accident and that you do not need any help.
We encourage all our alarm users to test their devices regularly so we don't mind if you call us accidently; it gives us an opportunity to get to know you and check you are happy with how your personal alarm works.
Can Taking Care let the emergency services know my medical history?
Yes, Taking Care can store some medical information, if you choose to share this with us, so we can pass the information on to the emergency services if needed in an emergency. For example, it can help to know if you have any medical conditions, allergies or take blood thinners so that we can deliver the best possible service if an emergency alarm call is made.
Will installing broadband at my home stop my alarm from working?
Broadband won't affect our out-and-about personal alarms because these do not rely on a telephone landline.
If you have an in-home alarm that connects to the telephone line and get broadband installed, you should test your alarm to check it is not affected. We recommend you have a broadband filter on each telephone socket that is in use. Broadband filters are widely available from electrical stores, online or from your broadband provider.
If your personal alarm isn't working as it should, get in touch with our Customer Service team who can advise.
Can I wear my personal alarm in the bath or shower?
If your personal alarm is water resistant then you can wear the pendant in the bathroom and shower, where slips are common. Taking Care Anywhere, In-Home Classic Personal Alarm and In-Home Classic + Fall Alarm are all water resistant.
Can I use my personal alarm device without the subscription?
The subscription covers the 24/7 monitoring service, which is an essential part of the package. Without a subscription, you will not benefit from the peace and mind and security that our Emergency Resolution Team provide. Taking Care Anywhere, In-Home Classic Personal Alarm, In-Home Classic + Fall Alarm, Taking Care Safe Home Alert and In-Home Classic Alarm + Smoke Detection are rented so must be returned to if you end the subscription.
How do I provide details of my emergency contacts?
After you have placed your order we will collect some additional information to ensure we deliver the best possible service to you and your family. You will receive an email with a link to an online account setup form or if you prefer, you can give us a call.