Available in the UK Evidence B

GPS and personal alarms · Monitored service

Taking Care Anywhere

A GPS personal alarm intended for use at home and while out.

By Taking Care

What it does

Core capabilities

GPS locationAutomatic fall detectionManual alarmTwo-way communication24/7 monitoring

Best suited to: An active person who wants alarm coverage outside the home.

Practical requirements

What has to be in place

UK access
Available to UK consumers
Cost model
Setup plus monthly fee
Purchase price
Published setup fee; check current price
Ongoing cost
Monthly monitoring fee
Broadband / signal
Uses mobile connectivity; coverage matters
Phone required
Not required for the wearer
Setup
Moderate
Who receives alerts
24/7 monitoring team

Privacy

Cameras, microphones and data

Camera
No
Microphone
Yes, for two-way speech

Check the current privacy policy, account permissions and data-retention settings before installation. Product features and cloud services can change after a guide is published.

Failure modes

What can go wrong

  • Battery flat
  • Weak mobile signal
  • Device left at home

A response plan should cover the most serious of these before the device becomes part of everyday care.

Evidence grade B

Promising or established evidence with limitations

The technology is established, but real-world reliability depends on charging, mobile coverage and correct wearing.

Status and specification checked against Official provider information on 13 July 2026. An official product page confirms features, not necessarily outcomes.

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A connected watch combining an alarm button, fall detection, location and geofencing.

Access
Available through Tunstall services and partners
Cost
Quote required
Camera
No

Main limitation: It is still a wearable that must be charged and accepted by the user.

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Fall detection

Taking Care Digital Fall Alarm

by Taking Care

A home-and-garden alarm with automatic fall detection and 24-hour monitoring.

Access
Available to UK consumers
Cost
Setup plus monthly fee
Camera
No

Main limitation: No fall detector catches every event, and the wearable still has to be worn.

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Fall detection

Apple Watch Fall Detection

by Apple

A smartwatch feature that can detect some hard falls and start an emergency call if the wearer is unresponsive.

Access
Available on supported Apple Watch models in the UK
Cost
£200–£800
Camera
No

Main limitation: It can miss falls, requires charging and may be unsuitable for someone unable to manage a smartwatch.

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