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Personal alarms from £22.49 per month + 1 month free every year

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Personal alarms with 24/7 UK support, transparent pricing and 1 month free every year when you pay annually.

  • No hidden costs
  • 30-day money back guarantee
  • Free next working day delivery
  • No commitment. Cancel anytime.
  • Trading Standards Approved
  • Trusted by over 250,000 older adults and their families

Reliable support for your loved ones

Peace of mind from a UK-based response team, available 24-hours a day.

Helping a loved one remain safe and independent shouldn't mean complicated contracts or unexpected charges. Taking Care's personal alarms provide 24/7 support, simple pricing and flexible plans that work for families.

  • Use at home, in the garden, or when out and about
  • Fall detection for added reassurance if you need it
  • GPS location support so our team knows where your loved ones are in an emergency

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Why Taking Care?

Clear, honest pricing

No hidden costs, with calls, data and repairs included for simple, transparent pricing.

1 month free every year

Save money every year when paying annually without being tied into a lengthy contract.

Trusted by families across the UK

Over 250,000 people and their families across the UK have relied on our alarms for reassurance at home and on the go.

24-hour UK Response Team

Every personal alarm connects you to our UK-based Emergency Response Team, available 24 hours a day when help is needed.

Trading Standards Approved

We are proud to be Trading Standards Approved, giving families confidence that our personal alarms meet high standards for service, transparency and reliability.

Free next working day delivery

Order today and receive your alarm with fast, reliable next working day delivery in England and Wales for orders before 1pm, Monday to Friday. 48-hour delivery is available for other areas.

No landline required

Our digital personal alarms work without a landline, making them quick and easy to set up at home.

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Find the right balance of protection, features and affordability.

With a 30-day money-back guarantee, you can order online easily and with confidence, knowing you’ll find the right alarm for you or your family.

All Taking Care Personal Alarms include 1 month free every year when you pay annually.

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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

  • In-home and garden
  • Neck or wrist worn
  • Speak through the base unit

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Digital Fall Alarm

A care alarm for use at home and in the garden, with automatic fall detection for added reassurance.


Set-up Cost: £69.99
Monthly Cost: £28.49

  • In-home and garden
  • Fall detection
  • Neck or wrist worn
  • Speak through base unit

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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

  • In-home and out-and-about
  • Fall detection
  • Neck worn
  • Speak through the pendant or base unit
  • Shares GPS location in emergency

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How it works

    How it Works

    1. Press the alarm for help
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    If your loved one needs assistance, they simply press the button on their personal alarm. They will be connected straight away to our Emergency Resolution Team.

    2. Speak to our UK team in seconds
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    Our trained team will answer the alarm call and speak with your loved one through the alarm to understand what’s happening.

    3. We contact the right people
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    If help is needed, we can contact you or other chosen family members, neighbours, or the emergency services.

    4. Help is arranged quickly
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    Support will arrive as quickly as possible, giving reassurance that help is always close by.

    Wellbeing calls included at no extra cost

    Every leased personal alarm includes free wellbeing calls. If we notice a change in how your loved one's alarm is being used, we'll give them a quick call to check everything is OK.

    It's one more way we help families feel reassured, without charging extra.

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    Affordable protection starts here

    Order online or call our friendly UK team for free advice on 0800 085 8546.
    Lines are open Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm.

    1. Choose your personal alarm

    Select the alarm that best suits your loved ones needs. You can return it within 30 days for a full refund if it’s not right for their circumstance.

    2. Fast, free delivery

    We’ll deliver your alarm for free the next working day (England & Wales for orders placed before 1pm, Monday–Friday).

    Other UK areas: typically 48 hours.

    3. Wear it daily — help is always there

    Your loved one simply wears their alarm every day. If they ever need help, support is just one press away - day or night.

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    Still unsure which personal alarm is right for you?

    Choosing the best personal alarm can feel difficult with so many options available. Our team is here to help you find the right fit with confidence.

    Find the right alarm for you

    Answer a few simple questions to get a personalised recommendation based on your needs. It takes less than 1 minute.

    Take our quick assessment

    Prefer to talk it through?

    Prefer to talk it through? Our friendly UK-based team can guide you and answer any questions. No pressure, just helpful advice. Lines open Monday – Friday, 9am - 6pm.

    Freephone 0800 085 8546

    Questions about our personal alarm service

    Do I need to pay VAT?

    Most of our customers do not pay VAT on their personal alarm. You may be eligible for VAT exemption if you, or the person you’re buying for:

    • - Have a condition requiring regular medication
    • - Are chronically sick
    • - Are registered disabled

    If unsure, you can check our VAT exemption requirements when placing your order online or by phone.

    Are there any hidden costs?

    No. We believe in clear, honest pricing. Your subscription fee includes access to our 24/7 UK Emergency Resolution Team, calls, data, repairs and ongoing support. There are no unexpected charges or hidden extras.

    Do I need to sign a long-term contract?

    No. There is no long-term commitment and you can cancel at any time. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try the service with confidence.

    How quickly can I get the alarm?

    We offer free next working day delivery in England and Wales for orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday. Most other UK locations receive delivery within 48 hours, helping you get protection in place quickly.

    What does the set-up cost include?

    The set-up cost includes setting up your account and registering you as a customer. You will need to setup the personal alarm yourself. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions are provided with your personal alarm, although you may need to bend down to reach the power socket for the alarm unit.

    What is covered by the lifetime warranty?
    • If your personal alarm develops a fault or stops working at any time whilst you are a customer, we will either repair or replace the equipment for you.
    • If the pendant battery needs replacing, we'll change that too, free of charge.
    • Note: the Personal Alarm Watch and Dementia tracker have a 12 month warranty and are purchased, not leased.
    Is the delivery, warranty and repair service really free of charge?
    • Yes. We don’t charge for delivery and we include next working day delivery for orders received by 1pm, Monday – Friday to all postcodes in England and Wales.
    • For those areas of the UK that we cannot deliver to within 24 hours, we offer a 48-hour delivery instead.
    Do I own the personal alarm equipment?

    No, the personal alarm equipment is rented from us for the duration of your contract, with the exception of the Personal Alarm Watch and Dementia Tracker which are owned. 

    If your personal alarm 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.

    How do I set up the Direct Debit subscription for the monitoring?

    When ordering online:

    • - Pay the set-up cost with a debit or credit card.
    • - Complete the Direct Debit form linked from the confirmation page and order confirmation email for the ongoing subscription.

    If ordering by phone, our advisors will help you set it up. 

    If someone else is paying the subscription, they can use the link in your email or call Customer Services.

    What if my loved one needs an ambulance and cannot let them in?
    • - If your loved one ever needs emergency help but can’t unlock the door, a key safe can ensure paramedics can reach them quickly without causing damage to their home.
    • - We recommend installing a secure key safe outside your home and sharing the code with us. In an emergency, we will provide the code to the emergency services so they can enter safely and assist your loved one as quickly as possible.
    • - Having a key safe gives you and your loved ones extra peace of mind, knowing help can always get to you when needed.
    • - You add a key safe to your personal alarm package when you order.
    Will the Digital Switchover affect my Taking Care personal alarm?

    No, new Taking Care personal alarms won’t be affected.

    • The UK is switching from analogue landlines to digital ones. This means traditional copper phone lines will be switched off by 31st January 2027.
    • You’ll still be able to have a home phone, but it will connect through a digital hub (usually your broadband router). Your phone provider will contact you before anything changes and tell you what to do.

    Why your Taking Care alarm is safe: our personal alarms use the mobile network - not your landline - so they keep working as normal.

    What if I can't get a mobile signal where I live?

    The Digital Personal Alarm, Digital Fall Alarm and Taking Care Anywhere use pre-fitted multi-network SIMs to connect to the strongest available signal. Many customers find their personal alarm will work, even in areas with weaker coverage.

    If you are concerned about the mobile signal where you live, please call freephone 0800 085 8546 for advice. Lines are open Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm.

    What is fall detection?
    • Our Digital Fall Alarm, Personal Alarm Watch and Taking Care Anywhere have accelerometers and gyroscopes within the wearable device.
    • These sensors react to the motion and impact of the fall in real-time. When a sudden and rapid movement, followed by a lack of activity (immobility), is detected, the alarm interprets it as a potential fall.
    • The sensors are calibrated to distinguish between normal movements (e.g. sitting or bending down) and actual falls, reducing the chances of false alarms.
    Does the fall alarm sensor detect all falls?
    • The fall alarm sensor may not detect every fall as it is designed to detect hard, unobstructed falls. If your loved one is able to do so, they must press the emergency button each time that they fall.
    • The fall alarm sensor 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.
    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 085 8546, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.