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Classic Personal Alarm

Openreach have announced that by 2027 all analogue phone lines will be replaced with digital ones. This is known as the Digital Switchover.

The analogue Classic Personal Alarm connects to a telephone landline and has been tested in Openreach's laboratory with the leading telephone providers' digital networks to ensure maximum longevity. However, you may need to pay an upgrade fee if your telephone provider makes a change in the future that affects your Classic Personal Alarm.

We offer the Classic Personal Alarm as an alternative to the Digital Personal Alarm for those customers that live in areas that cannot get any mobile signal. 

Classic Personal Alarm

Openreach have announced that by 2027 all analogue phone lines will be replaced with digital ones. This is known as the Digital Switchover.

The analogue Classic Personal Alarm connects to a telephone landline and has been tested in Openreach's laboratory with the leading telephone providers' digital networks to ensure maximum longevity. However, you may need to pay an upgrade fee if your telephone provider makes a change in the future that affects your Classic Personal Alarm.

We offer the Classic Personal Alarm as an alternative to the Digital Personal Alarm for those customers that live in areas that cannot get any mobile signal. 


Select your subscription and package options

Total to pay today
£79.98

For your first year, setup and extras

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  • Cancel anytime
  • No long-term contract
  1. You probably don't need to pay VAT on your personal alarm

    91% of customers are VAT-exempt. You qualify if you or the person you're ordering for require regular medication or are registered disabled.

  2. Would you like to pay for the subscription monthly or annually?

    Includes 30-day money back guarantee. Subscription includes rental of the personal alarm equipment.

    Pay annually and save £19.99 (£23.99 including VAT) — Enjoy 1 month free every year.

  3. Do you require a Key Safe?

    Ineligible for VAT exemption

    Key Safe

    With a key safe, there is always a way to get help to you in an emergency. Unlike personal alarms, key safes are not eligible for VAT exemption.

  4. Do you require installation?

    If you select the installation service, we will setup your personal alarm, register it with the monitoring service and show you how it works. If you order a key safe, we will fit that too.

    We will call you to arrange a suitable time for the installation. There are morning or afternoon appointments, Monday to Friday. Installation is normally within 21 days of ordering.

    You will receive your order in the post so the equipment is ready to be installed on your chosen date. We will setup your personal alarm, answer any questions you have and make sure you are happy with the system.

    Please note, installation is not available in Scotland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Islands or the Channel Islands.

    You can find out more about the installation service here.

    Eligible for VAT exemption

    A Telecare Consultant will visit your home to set-up and test your alarm. They will show you how it works and, if you order a key safe, they will fit that too. Learn more about our installation service

    Installation not available in Scotland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Islands or the Channel Islands.

Your customised package

£79.98

Purple tick icon. No VAT payable on your alarm

Ongoing annual subscription of due after the first year.


Package Summary

Classic Personal Alarm
  • Set-up cost
    £59.99
    Includes setting up your account and registering you as a customer.
  • Ongoing monthly subscription £19.99
  • 1 month free every year £19.99
  • Delivery
    FREE next working day
    Available in England & Wales. Weekday orders placed before 1pm.
  • Lifetime warranty
    FREE
    Including repair service.
Optional extras:
    • TOTAL £79.98

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to pay VAT on my order?

    91% of 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, check the VAT exempt requirements.

    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 set up the personal alarm yourself.

    For £99 (£118.80 with VAT), we offer an installation service for the Classic Personal Alarm. Add this option when ordering online or by phone, and we’ll arrange a convenient installation date (typically within 21 days).

    Can I order a spare pendant or add a second user?

    No, not with the In-home Classic Personal Alarm. If you need a spare or a second pendant for someone at the same address, please choose the Digital Personal Alarm or Digital Fall Alarm.

    Does the In-home Classic Personal Alarm detect falls?

    No. For fall detection in the home and garden, choose the Digital Fall Alarm.

    What happens after I place my order online?

    There are a couple of things you will need to do after placing your order:

    • Complete the Direct Debit form. A link will be provided on the confirmation page and in your order confirmation email
    • Fill in the online account setup form with:
      • Medical details (to arrange appropriate help in an emergency)
      • Emergency contacts (names, addresses, phone numbers, keyholder status)
      • Key safe details (code and location if you have one)

    Delivery

    • If you place your order before 1pm Monday - Friday, your order will be shipped as next working day delivery to postcodes in England and Wales.
    • For other areas, delivery time will be 48 hours.
    • We will email you to confirm your order is on its way. 
    How do I set-up the Direct Debit subscription?

    When ordering online:

    • Pay the set-up fee and first subscription 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 advisor 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 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.
    What if change my mind after ordering?
    • You can return your alarm for free within 30 days for a full refund.
    • We’ll arrange a return via Evri ParcelShop or courier collection.
    What do I need to use the personal alarm service?
    • A telephone landline and a mains socket (within 10 feet of each other).
    • You may need to bend down to plug in the base unit.

    For the best emergency response, provide:

    • Emergency contacts.
    • Key safe details (if you have one).
    • GP details & medical conditions.
    What is included with my order?

    Your alarm package contains:
    ✔ Personal alarm button
    ✔ Neck and wrist strap
    ✔ Base unit
    ✔ Telephone adapter and lead
    ✔ Power adapter
    ✔ User guide with easy setup instructions

    Your subscription includes:
    ✔ 24/7 emergency response
    ✔ Free warranty & repairs
    ✔ Unlimited alarm calls

    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.
    I was expecting the subscription cost to be higher. What is included in the subscription?

    The subscription includes 24-hour monitoring by our Emergency Resolution team. We have three UK based Emergency Resolution Centres, so you can be confident that alarm calls will be answered any time of the day or night, 365 days of the year.

    Also included in the subscription is our free warranty and repair service and unlimited alarm calls

    Do I own the equipment?

    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 Evri ParcelShop or courier collection.

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