The alarms are easy to wear (on wrist) and sensitive to sudden movement. Responses from the call centre staff are very prompt and helpful (even in the event of a false alarm). Being both in our sev... See more
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These Alarms should be free to anyone who has lived, worked and paid National Insurance for most of their working Live. My Friend in Scotland got hers free from the national Health, my Children are pa... See more
Alarm is always answered quickly so I feel secure wherever I am. Help has always been organised as soon as possible when needed. Follow-up calls aid confidence as do calls to named relatives. The pend... See more
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Have used my personal alarm twice in first year. Very fast response both times sympathetically dealt with. My only concern is that I find it quite difficult to hear you talking but realise if I give... See more
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Company details
- Emergency Care Service
- Emergency Call Booth
- Home Health Care Service
- Home Help Service
- Mobility Equipment Supplier
- Aged Care
Written by the company
Age UK Trading Personal Alarms are designed to support people in later life, while also supporting the work of the charity Age UK. Age UK Trading is a brand name used by AgeCo Ltd, a company owned by Age UK. Age UK Trading Personal Alarms are provided by Taking Care Personal Alarms Limited.
Contact info
Linhay House, Linhay Business Park, TQ13 7UP, Ashburton, United Kingdom
- 0800 085 8032
- enquiries@taking.care
- personalalarms.ageuk.org.uk
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Poor battery power
I've found the battery to be very annoying as it doesn't last very long and I have to keep charging it up however when I need it the response is very good what's annoying is i have to charge it before I can use it which is very inconvenient and delays me by several hours sometimes, as a medical device this isn't very good at the most it might last 12 hours or if I go out and about a lot less maybe eight hours this needs to be sorted,
6 July 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Kris,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. If you are finding you need to charge your watch more option within a 24 hour period I would recommend calling our Customer Service team on 0800 0121321 so we can raise your concerns with our technical support team.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Hilary
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Nicola,
We're so happy to hear that you found our service to be quick, efficient, and easy to set up. We appreciate your kind words!
Kind regards,
Hilary
My personal alarm
I am very satisfied with the deal I received. Communicating with the team enabled me to get the personal alarm that suited me. I would highly recommend the service.
6 July 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Teresa,
We are so pleased to hear that our team was able to assist you in finding the perfect personal alarm. We truly appreciate your recommendation of our service.
Kind regards,
Hilary
Wonderful service.
Helpful, efficient service from the beginning. Fast response when pressing the alarm…fortunately only to test so far & accidentally knocked alarm on a couple of occasions! Advisors always very pleasant.
Wonderful service all round, would certainly recommend!
24 March 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Julia,
We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with our service, especially the quick response times. It's wonderful to know our advisors have been pleasant and helpful. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation!
Kind regards,
Hilary
Speed of response
When I had a fall recently the response from my alarm was first rate , my family were alerted and although I didn’t need outside help at that time if I did it would have been here ASP . I can’t praise it highly enough , I feel safe .
10 June 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Margaret,
We are so glad to hear our alarm system provided such a prompt and reassuring response during your recent fall. Knowing you feel safe is incredibly important to us, and we appreciate you sharing your positive experience.
Kind regards,
Hilary
I couldn’t live without it
I couldn’t live without it. It makes me feel safe when I am walking in the garden and indoors .Plus my Family know I am wareing it and know if I have an accident they will know quickly.
6 July 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi,
We're so happy to hear our product provides you with such a strong sense of security, both indoors and out. Knowing your family is reassured brings us great satisfaction. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Kind regards,
Hilary
Happy !!
Because i had no other option but to change my care link due to council now not doing it !
11 May 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Vivki,
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and glad we were able to support you in your change.
Kind regards,
Hilary
Very easy to setup
21 May 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Una,
Thank you for your kind feedback.
Kind regards,
Hilary
I have had my personal alarm for only a…
I have had my personal alarm for only a few weeks and so far everything has worked perfectly.No problems at all.
6 July 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Mary,
We are so glad to hear that your personal alarm has been working perfectly for you! We appreciate your positive feedback.
Kind regards,
Hilary
Has been a very positive and essential…
Has been a very positive and essential service on many occasions and will continue to do so.
2 July 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Sheila,
We're so glad to hear our service has been consistently positive and essential for you. We appreciate your kind words!
Kind regards,
Hilary
Excellent in every way
Excellent in every way, every thing stated over the phone and in the literature has been delivered. Great value for money.
2 March 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi David,
We're so happy to hear that we delivered on our promises and provided great value. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
Kind regards,
Hilary
Request for review sent to wrong person email-poor managment of personal detailsou have sent the request for a review…
You have sent the request for a review to a totally different customer. The names do not match. Surely this is a breach under GDPR guidelines.
Very poor service in relation to managing personal data
4 July 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Pauline,
We're truly happy to hear you had such a positive experience with us. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
Kind regards,
Hilary
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi,
Thank you for your kind review, we very much appreciate it.
Kind regards,
Hilary
keeping safe…
it gives me piece of mind ,i have only had to contact them once , which was dealt with quickly
29 June 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi,
We're so glad to hear we provide you with peace of mind and that our team was able to assist you quickly when you needed us.
Kind regards,
Hilary
Very helpful staff and efficient and…
Very helpful staff and efficient and get the right help when required
5 July 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Margaret,
We're so happy to hear our team provided such helpful and efficient service. We appreciate your kind words!
Kind regards,
Hilary
I have had an alarm for some time
I have had an alarm for some time. I've had about about 3 calls on it. Every one has been answered virtually immediately and action taken straight away and dealing with extremely pleasant and knowledgeable operators. Happy bunny
5 July 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi George,
We are so pleased to hear about your positive experiences with our alarm service and the prompt, helpful assistance you've received from our team. We truly appreciate you sharing your feedback!
Kind regards,
Hilary
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi Mary,
We are so glad to hear that you had such a positive experience with our service. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
Kind regards
Hilary
I checked various websites to see what…
I checked various websites to see what was available. I found that this alarm was exactly what was the alarm that suited my needs. Plus it now gives me confidence now that I am finding walking and standing difficult and unsteady. Easy to set up and makes me feel more safe and secure
14 June 2026
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi James,
We're so glad to hear our alarm provides you with confidence and a sense of security, especially as you navigate new challenges with walking and standing. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience and finding our product easy to set up. Thank you for your kind words!
Kind regards,
Hilary
Reply from Personal Alarms from Age UK Trading
Hi,
We're so happy to hear our alarm provides you with reassurance. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us!
Kind regards,
Hilary
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