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Get help on the go with this simple GPS personal alarm

The lightweight Taking Care GO is perfect if you worry about falling in the garden or when you are out-and-about.

Staying active is vital to maintaining health and wellbeing. Taking Care GO is an easy-to-use GPS personal alarm that supports your independence and provides reassurance wherever you go:

  • The stylish, rechargeable GPS pendant will quickly connect you to our 24-hour Emergency Resolution Team at the press of a button or when a hard fall is detected**
  • Taking Care GO has a built-in speaker and microphone for two-way conversation with the Emergency Resolution Team.
  • When Taking Care GO makes an alarm call, it sends the wearer’s GPS coordinates to the Emergency Resolution Team. They will know who you are and your location, even if you are unable to speak, so help can always be reached if needed.

If you spend most of your time at home, Taking Care Anywhere may suit your circumstances a little better.

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I would thoroughly recommend this company to anyone with an elderly vulnerable family member

"The whole process is so simple and has given me and my family peace of mind which is priceless."

How the Taking Care GO GPS alarm works

Get help 24 hours a day if you are in distress, have a fall, feel unwell or need assistance in any emergency.

GPS personal alarm pendant works day and night

Protection on the go

  • Press the emergency button on your GPS tracker alarm any time, day or night.
  • Speak directly with our 24/7 Emergency Resolution Team.
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Automatic fall detection

  • The GPS alarm detects hard falls and automatically calls our team.
  • Even if you can’t speak, help is on the way.
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GPS tracking for quick response

  • The Emergency Resolution team will know your location in an emergency.
  • Get help wherever you are.
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The right support when needed

  • Our team will assess the situation and take action.
  • If needed, they’ll contact family, friends, or emergency services.

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Pay monthly or annually

Pay Monthly

£23.99

per month (exc VAT)

£28.79 inc VAT

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  • Free next working day delivery
  • Free lifetime warranty
  • One-off £79.99 set up fee (£95.99 inc VAT)
Pay Annually

£263.89

per year (exc VAT)

£316.67 inc VAT

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  • 1 month free when paying annually
  • Save £23.99 (£28.79 inc VAT)
  • Free next working day delivery
  • Free lifetime warranty
  • One-off £79.99 set up fee (£95.99 inc VAT)

Most of our customers don't need to pay VAT on their personal alarms if they, or the person they are buying the alarm for, have a condition that requires regular medication or are registered disabled.

91% of our customers do not need to pay VAT on their alarms. You may qualify as VAT exempt if:

- You have a condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, such as diabetes.

- You have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon your ability to carry out everyday activities.

- You have a terminal illness.

When ordering online, select the VAT exemption option at checkout. You’ll be asked to describe why you are eligible for VAT exemption before you complete your payment.

If you are ordering by telephone, the Sales Advisor will check whether you qualify for VAT exemption during the call.

Here are some examples of medical conditions which may qualify as VAT exempt.

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Taking Care GO is an easy-to-use GPS pendant with a drop-in charging unit and power cable. There are no hidden SIM charges and everything you need is included in your subscription.

Peace of mind with a GPS personal alarm

With the reassurance the Taking Care GO GPS tracker alarm provides, you can continue to enjoy doing the things you love.

We provide free next working day delivery and Taking Care GO is ready to use out of the box, so you quickly benefit from the peace of mind this GPS alarm provides.

Stay active with confidence

Enjoy getting out and about knowing that help is always within reach. Whether you're on a walk, shopping, or visiting friends, your GO GPS alarm keeps you connected 24/7 with the strongest available mobile network.

Automatically call for help if you fall

If you have a hard fall, your GPS pendant will detect it and call our Emergency Resolution Team for you. No need to press a button - help is on the way, even if you can’t call for it yourself.

The clever technology reduces false alarms caused by normal movements like walking or bending, so you only get help when you truly need it.

Talk to us any time, anywhere

No need to remember phone numbers - simply press the button on your GPS alarm pendant and speak directly to our team whenever you need help, day or night.

We’ll know where to send help

If you need assistance, your pendant sends your location to our Emergency Resolution Team. Even if you’re unsure where you are or can’t speak, we’ll make sure help reaches you quickly thanks to the GPS tracker.

Designed for everyday life

Wear your GPS alarm with confidence, rain or shine. It’s water-resistant, so you can even wear it in the shower, where slips often happen.

Long-lasting battery for peace of mind

With up to two months of battery life, you don’t have to worry about charging the GPS alarm every day. A simple drop-in charger and low battery reminders ensure you’re always powered up.

Only Taking Care personal alarms include ActiveAlert

ActiveAlert is your early warning system for enhanced peace of mind. We automatically monitor alarm call patterns, and if we identify potential concerns, we make a proactive wellbeing call to check everything is OK. 

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ActiveAlert goes beyond traditional personal alarm monitoring. Our cutting-edge technology automatically analyses alarm call usage patterns. If potential concerns are detected, for example an increase in the frequency of alarm calls, we make a proactive wellbeing call to the emergency contacts registered with us.

Our personal alarm service is more than emergency resolution and ActiveAlert helps you proactively manage wellbeing and independence. ActiveAlert acts as an early warning system, providing additional reassurance and is included as part of your subscription at no extra cost.

Only Taking Care personal alarms include ActiveAlert. By analysing patterns of alarm use, we aim to identify potential signs of concern that might indicate changes in the user's wellbeing.

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It's important to recognise that ActiveAlert is designed to alert you to call pattern changes that may suggest a need for further attention. ActiveAlert does not detect health conditions and is a free and supplementary addition to the personal alarm service for customers after 1st August 2024, excluding Personal Alarm Watch, Taking Care Sense and Safe Home Alert products. We do not guarantee that ActiveAlert will detect patterns accurately, or at all. It does not detect health conditions and is not a replacement for care or professional medical advice. We reserve the right to change, amend or remove any part of this service at any time and without notice.

What's included in your subscription

Here's what you get with the Taking Care GO GPS alarm.

What's included

With your subscription

  • 24-hour award-winning UK-based emergency resolution
  • Unlimited alarm calls
  • 30-day money back guarantee
  • Free lifetime warranty and repair
  • Includes rental of Taking Care GO

In the box

  • Chiptech GO location-aware GPS pendant with stainless steel hypoallergenic chain and split ring
  • Wireless charging adapter
  • User guide

Free delivery

  • Free next working day delivery in England and Wales for orders received before 1pm, Monday – Friday
  • 48-hour delivery for other areas

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Specifications

  • IP67 water-resistant up to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes
  • Size: 67mm x 47mm x 13.5mm (length x width x height)
  • Weight: 33g (excluding chain and split ring)
  • Network: Pre-fitted multi-network roaming SIM connects to 3G and 4G networks

Paying for your subscription

The subscription for the 24-hour alarm monitoring service is collected by Direct Debit.

Ordering online

When ordering online, you’ll pay the one-off set-up cost and your first subscription payment using a debit or credit card.

  • A link to the Direct Debit form will be provided on the order confirmation page, so you can complete it immediately.
  • The order confirmation email will also include a link to the Direct Debit form for convenience. This is helpful if someone else will be setting it up or paying for the subscription on your behalf - for example, if a family member is covering the ongoing costs.
  • We encourage completing the Direct Debit setup promptly to avoid any disruptions or complications with your personal alarm service.

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Ordering by telephone

If you prefer to order by telephone, call 0800 085 7371, Monday – Friday, 9am - 6pm.

The Sales Advisor will take your Direct Debit details during the call.

Do I pay VAT?

You may not need to pay VAT on your personal alarm

If you, or the person you are buying the alarm for, have a condition that requires regular medication or are registered disabled then you may be eligible for VAT exemption.

In fact, 91% of our customers do not pay VAT on their orders,

If you think you qualify as VAT exempt, you can select this option when ordering online. We'll ask you to provide some details and take care of the rest for you.

For the purposes of the VAT relief, you are chronically sick or disabled if:

  • You have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon your ability to carry out everyday activities.
  • You have a condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, such as diabetes.
  • You have a terminal illness.

Provided below are examples of medical conditions which may be applicable:

Alzheimers Endocarditis
Addison's disease Epilepsy
Angina Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disorder
Ankylosing Spondylitis Glaucoma
Arthritis Haemophilia
Asthma Hypertension
Benign Prostate Hypertrophy Hypothyroidism
Bronchiectasis Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cancer Motor Neuron Disease
Cardiac Arrythmias Multiple Sclerosis
Cardiac failure Myasthenia Gravis
Cardiomyopathy Osteoarthritis
Chronic Bronchitis Osteoporosis
Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease Paget's disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Pancreatic Disease
Chronic Renal Disease Paraplegia
Chronic Urinary Tract Infection Parkinson's disease
Coronary Artery Disease Peptic Ulcers
Crohn's Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease
Cryoglobinaemia Pituitary Adenomas
Cystic Fibrosis Psoriasis
Deep Vein Thrombosis Psychosis
Dementia Quadraplegia
Dermatomyocitis Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diabetes Stroke
Diverticulitis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Dysrhythmia Thrombocytopaenia
Dystonia Thyroid Disorder
Emphysema Transient Ischaemic Attack
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

I have a pacemaker. Is the Taking Care GO GPS alarm suitable for me?
  • If you have a pacemaker you cannot wear the Taking Care GO GPS alarm around your neck and fall detection will need to be turned off.
  • Instead, attach Taking Care GO to the supplied split ring, which can be attached to a belt clip or keys. The Taking Care GO GPS alarm must be kept at a minimum distance of 25cm from your pacemaker at all times. 
  • If you have any questions or concerns, we're happy to help. Call 0800 085 7371, Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm, to speak to an advisor.
What is the difference between the Taking Care GO GPS alarm and Taking Care Anywhere?
  • Taking Care Anywhere includes the GO pendant and also an in-home base unit. It is designed to provide the best possible coverage in the home and out-and-about.
  • When the GO is within range of the Taking Care Anywhere in-home unit, it will communicate through the unit's 2G or 4G multi-network signal. The in-home unit will inform the alarm user if there is an issue connecting to the mobile network when a self-test is run automatically.
  • A backup pendant is also provided with Taking Care Anywhere which you can wear whilst the GO is charging.
  • Taking Care GO does not include an in-home unit or backup pendant. If you spend most of your time at home, Taking Care Anywhere may suit your circumstances a little better.
What does the set-up cost include?

The set-up cost includes setting up your account and registering you as a customer. The Taking Care GO GPS alarm will work out of the box so no installation is needed.

What network does the Taking Care GO GPS alarm use?
  • Taking Care GO connects to the strongest available 3G or 4G network using a multi-network SIM.
  • The 3G network is being gradually phased out over the coming years, with the Government requiring that all 3G networks are switched off by 2033.
  • While the mobile network operators are making changes at different times, you don’t need to worry as Taking Care GO is set to "roam" to find the strongest signal that is available for you at that time.
  • There is therefore no immediate issue and we expect 3G networks will continue to operate successfully for many years to come.
Does the Taking Care GO GPS alarm work anywhere?
  • The Taking Care GO GPS alarm will work anywhere in the UK, excluding the Channel Islands, where there is a 3G or 4G cellular network to communicate.
  • A GPS satellite network must be available for Taking Care GO to determine its location. GPS technology can be affected by certain atmospheric conditions, radio interference, buildings, or other forms of interference that can block Taking Care GO's connection to GPS satellites.
  • Your location information may not be available if the GPS satellites are unavailable or the GPS signal is blocked. 
  • Taking Care GO will play a voice message to provide the status of the cellular coverage and inform you when it conducts a GPS location check. Taking Care GO will not work outside of the UK.

You can check mobile coverage in your area on the Ofcom website. If you spend most of your time at home, Taking Care Anywhere may suit your circumstances a little better.

Does the Taking Care GO GPS alarm track my location at all times?
  • No, the Taking Care GO GPS alarm does not continuously track your location.
  • Our Emergency Resolution Team will only be aware of your location after an alert has been sent and you have been connected to us, either as a result of a fall being detected or when you hold down both buttons on Taking Care GO to make an alarm call.
Does the Taking Care GO GPS alarm detect all falls?
  • Taking Care GO is equipped with sophisticated fall detection technology and will automatically raise an alert for help when it detects a fall, and significant impact has occurred. 
  • Taking Care GO is designed to be worn as a pendant openly around the neck for the fall detection algorithm to work as intended. Using, wearing, or attaching Taking Care GO in any other manner other than as a necklace alarm may not provide accurate fall detection and could result in a fall not being detected.
  • Taking Care GO uses an algorithm to recognise the difference between ‘hard’ falls and other movements so like many similar devices on the market, it cannot guarantee to detect all falls because it is dependent on where it is worn and the amount of shock or impact from the fall.
  • There are types of falls that are less likely to trigger the automatic fall detection such as falling into an object that breaks your fall or falling from an object that is not average standing height.

Our guide to how fall alarms work explains the types of falls that trigger a fall alarm call.

What happens if a fall is not detected?
  • While every effort is made to detect a significant fall from standing, there are circumstances where Taking Care GO may not automatically activate.
  • If you are able to press both buttons on your Taking Care GO at the same time to activate a call for help to our Emergency Resolution Team then you should do so. 
How long does the Taking Care GO battery last?
  • The battery will last one to two months with standard use before it needs to be recharged.
  • Voice messages and lights indicate when battery is low, approximately 20% capacity.
  • The low battery is reported automatically to the Emergency Resolution Team. We recommend Taking Care GO is charged after an emergency activation.
How do I charge Taking Care GO GPS pendant?
  • Simply place the Taking Care GO on the wireless charging system. Taking Care GO will illuminate blue to show that it is charging and green when it is fully charged.
  • The charging system comes with a cable and mains plug.
Is Taking Care GO water-resistant?

Yes. Taking Care GO is water-resistant up to 1 metre for 30 minutes (IP67 standard). 

What's included with the subscription?
  • The subscription includes 24-hour monitoring by our Emergency Resolution Team. You can make unlimited alarm calls in the event of any emergency.
  • Your subscription also includes a lifetime equipment warranty and we offer a 30-day money back guarantee.
  • If the Taking Care GO battery needs replacing, we will even replace it free of charge; unlike some other personal alarm providers who will charge you for a replacement.
Do I own the Taking Care GO GPS alarm?
  • No, the personal alarm equipment is rented from us for the duration of your contract.
  • If it develops a fault, we’ll repair or replace it for free.
  • When you no longer need the service, we’ll arrange a free return via an Evri ParcelShop or courier collection.
What if I want to pay the set-up costs and someone else pay the subscription?
  • You can pay the set-up cost and first subscription when you order.
  • The person paying the ongoing subscription can complete the Direct Debit form or call Customer Services on freephone 0800 085 7371. Lines are open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
How do I provide you with my emergency contacts?
  • Online: Use the account setup link in your order confirmation email.
  • By post: Complete the form in your welcome pack.
  • By phone: Call freephone 0800 023 4301, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Why choose Taking Care?

We've been providing personal alarm services for more than 30 years. We've supported over ¼ million people and their families with personal alarms.

  • Award-winning 24/7 Emergency Resolution
  • The first Which? approved personal alarm provider in the UK
  • We aim to answer alarm calls within 30 seconds
  • Rated ‘excellent’ on Trustpilot
  • Part of AXA Health, with over 75 years’ experience of providing healthcare products and services.

We undergo a stringent annual audit by the Telecare Services Association (TSA), so you can be confident you'll receive the first-class service you deserve.

Unlike other providers, we do not outsource our Emergency Resolution staff and we have three UK-based Emergency Resolution Centres with expertly trained response teams providing a 24-hour monitoring service.

We are committed to being a ‘Dementia-Friendly’ organisation and the Emergency Resolution Centres have a proven track record of supporting people with dementia.

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Pacemakers

Please note: If you have a pacemaker, you cannot wear the Taking Care GO GPS personal alarm around your neck. Instead, attach the Taking Care GO GPS pendant to the supplied split ring, which can be attached to a belt clip or keys.

The Taking Care GO GPS pendant must be worn around the neck for the fall detection to work. Although advanced technology is used to detect a fall, Taking Care GO has been designed to detect only serious falls with a heavy impact.

If you have any questions or concerns, we're happy to help. Call 0800 085 7371, Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm.

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