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Personal safety alarms for elderly people

A personal safety alarm provides quick access to help in an emergency, offering reassurance for people living independently and peace of mind for family and friends.

Whether the concern is a fall, sudden illness, confusion, feeling vulnerable when out alone, or wanting support at home and out and about, the right safety alarm can help someone stay safer and more confident in everyday life.

What is a personal safety alarm?

A personal safety alarm is a device designed to help someone get assistance quickly if they feel unwell, have a fall, become confused, or need urgent reassurance.

Some safety alarms are designed mainly for use at home, while others work outside the home too. Depending on the model, they may include fall detection, GPS location support, or dementia-friendly features.

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Digital Personal Alarm

A simple care alarm that works in and around your home, giving quick access to help at the touch of a button.

Set-up Cost: £69.99
Monthly Cost: £22.49
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Digital Fall Alarm

A care alarm for use at home, with automatic fall detection for added reassurance.

Set-up Cost: £69.99
Monthly Cost: £28.49
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Taking Care Anywhere

A GPS personal alarm for support at home and out and about, with fall detection for reassurance on the move.

Set-up Cost: £70.00
Monthly Cost: £31.49
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Taking Care GO GPS Alarm

A lightweight mobile personal alarm designed for reassurance while you’re out and about.

Set-up Cost: £79.99
Monthly Cost: £25.49
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Dementia Tracker Watch

A GPS alarm watch designed to support safer independent outings, while helping families stay connected.

Set-up Cost: £99.99
Monthly Cost: £29.99
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Personal Alarm Watch

A discreet personal alarm watch combining emergency support with everyday health features.

Set-up Cost: £99.99
Monthly Cost: £24.49

Prices shown exclude VAT. Most customers qualify as VAT exempt - find out if you qualify here.
1 month free every year when you pay annually (not just in your first year).
Free next working day delivery in England and Wales for orders before 1pm, Monday to Friday. 48-hour delivery is available for other areas.
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What customers say about our safety alarms

Trusted by over 250,000 people and their families across the UK. Read real experiences from people using our personal safety alarms.

Why someone might need a personal safety alarm

People choose safety alarms for many different reasons.

Some want reassurance after a previous fall. Others live alone and want to know help is always within reach. Some want support because of reduced mobility, a health condition, memory problems or a loss of confidence when going out.

A personal safety alarm can help if someone:

  • Lives alone and wants extra reassurance
  • Is at risk of falls or reduced mobility
  • Feels less confident moving around the home
  • Feels vulnerable when walking alone, travelling or spending time out of the home
  • Wants support when out and about
  • Lives with dementia or other conditions that can affect safety
  • Wants family members to feel reassured that help can be reached quickly

Different types of personal safety alarm

There is no single best safety alarm for everyone. The right choice depends on lifestyle, mobility and the kind of support needed.

In-home safety alarms

Designed for people who spend most of their time at home and want simple, reliable access to help around the home and garden. Compare in home alarms.

Fall detection alarms

Designed for people at higher risk of falls, with technology that can automatically raise an alert if a hard fall is detected. Compare fall alert alarms.

Out and about alarms

Designed for people who regularly leave the house and want protection wherever they go, with GPS location support when needed. Compare out and about alarms.

Dementia alarms and trackers

Designed for people living with dementia, with features that can support safety, location awareness and reassurance for families. Compare dementia alarms.

Wearable formats

Depending on the model, safety alarms can be worn as pendants, watches, bracelets, or attached to a belt or keyring. Compare all wearable personal alarms.

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How to choose the right safety alarm

The best safety alarm depends on how and where it will be used.

  • If someone spends most of their time at home, a simple in-home alarm may be the right choice.
  • If there is a higher risk of falling, a fall alarm can provide additional reassurance.
  • If someone regularly goes out alone, an out and about personal alarm with GPS support may be more suitable.
  • If wandering, confusion or location awareness are concerns, a dementia-friendly tracker or alarm may be worth considering.

Choosing the right type helps make sure the wearer gets the protection they need without paying for features they are unlikely to use.

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How a personal safety alarm works

  • Raise an alert quickly
    The wearer presses the button if they need help, feel unwell, have a fall or need reassurance
  • Connected to our Emergency Resolution Team
    The alarm connects to our Emergency Resolution Team, who assess the situation
  • Help arranged if needed
    We contact family members, carers or emergency services depending on the circumstances

Some models can also raise an alert automatically if a fall is detected.

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Key features that can improve safety

24-hour support

All alarms connect to a UK-based Emergency Resolution Team who are available day and night.

Fall detection

Some models can automatically detect a hard fall and raise an alert without the button being pressed.

GPS location support

Some devices can share the wearer’s location when help is needed outside the home.

Water-resistant design

Many alarms can be worn in the shower or bathroom, where slips and falls are common.

Simple, wearable design

Safety alarms are designed to be easy to wear and easy to use, even in stressful situations.

Choice of formats

Different products are available to suit different preferences, including pendants, watches and trackers.

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Safety at home and out and about

Some people need a safety alarm mainly for home use, while others want protection wherever they go.

  • At home and in the garden
    In-home alarms provide simple, reliable access to help around familiar surroundings
  • Out and about across the UK
    GPS-enabled alarms allow support to be arranged outside the home as well

This means the best safety alarm depends not just on the person, but on where they spend their time.

Supporting confidence and independence

A personal safety alarm is not just about emergencies. It can also help someone feel more confident in everyday life.

Knowing that help is always available can make it easier to continue normal routines, spend time alone at home, go out with more confidence, and maintain independence for longer.

For family members, it provides reassurance that support can be reached quickly if something happens.

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Common questions about personal safety alarms

What can a personal safety alarm help with?

A personal safety alarm can help if someone has a fall, feels unwell, becomes confused, feels vulnerable when out alone, or wants quick access to help at home or outside.

Do all safety alarms include fall detection?

No. Some models include automatic fall detection, while others rely on the wearer pressing the button to call for help.

Can a personal safety alarm work outside the home?

Some alarms are designed for home use only, while GPS-enabled models are designed to work outside the home as well.

Are personal safety alarms suitable for people living with dementia?

Some are. Dementia-friendly alarms and trackers can help support safety, reassurance and location awareness depending on the person’s needs.

What is the best personal safety alarm?

The best personal safety alarm depends on the wearer’s lifestyle, mobility and level of support needed. Some people need a simple in-home alarm, while others may benefit from fall detection, GPS support or dementia-focused features.

How loud is a safety alarm?

Safety alarms are designed to be loud enough to hear clearly in an emergency, including for people who may be hard of hearing. While the exact volume isn’t always specified in decibels, most customers find the speaker is loud enough to be heard from another room or over background noise like a TV.

In an in-home safety alarm system, the sound comes from the base unit rather than the pendant itself. It’s designed to be clearly heard in nearby rooms. The goal isn’t just volume, but making sure you can communicate clearly with the Emergency Resolution team.

What's the difference between a personal safety alarm and a panic alarm?

A personal safety alarm and a panic alarm are essentially the same type of device. Both are designed to help someone call for assistance quickly in an emergency using a wearable button.

The difference is mainly in wording. A panic alarm is often used to describe urgent situations, while a personal safety alarm is a more general term that covers a wider range of everyday safety needs, including use at home and when out and about.

Why choose a safety alarm from Taking Care?

  • 24-hour UK-based Emergency Resolution Team
  • No long-term contracts
  • Cancel anytime with no cancellation fees
  • No hidden costs or extra SIM charges
  • Trusted by over 250,000 people across the UK

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