Age UK Personal Alarm Service
Personal alarm service offered through the charity Age UK.
Age UK offers a personal alarm service for older people as part of its range of independence products. Buying through a charity you already know can feel safer than responding to a cold call or a mailshot, and Age UK also publishes free general advice on choosing a personal alarm. Compare the price and contract terms against other providers as you would with any purchase.
Free First
Have you checked what's free?
Before contacting any supplier, see what the NHS, your council or a grant might cover for personal alarms & telecare.
Before you commit
- Get a written quotation. Never agree a price on the doorstep or over the phone.
- Take your time. A genuine company won't pressure you with a "today only" discount.
- Ask a family member or friend to be there for the visit if you can.
- Ask for the VAT relief form if you have a long-term illness or disability.
- You normally have 14 days to cancel an order agreed at home or online, but made-to-measure items can be an exception — get the cancellation terms in writing.