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Personal alarms for emergency use

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Artemis47 Tue 02-Sept-25 16:16:12

I'm not sure that this is even the right name for them, but I would like to get one of those products that you wear around your neck or on your wrist, with a push button that you can press for help in an emergency, for example, if you fall and can't get up. I live alone, in my late 70s, so I think this would be a sensible aid to have. I've heard that the old-style aids operated through a land line but now that so many land lines are being digitised, it would be better to go for a product that operated via the internet or 5G. Also I believe there may be a charge for the service. Can anyone advise or recommend a product please?

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BlueBelle Tue 02-Sept-25 16:47:09

We re all different aren’t we I m over 80 live alone and don’t feel I m anywhere near a personal alarm yet I do keep my mobile phone with me most of the time like most people
They are a good idea if you feel infirm I think you would need a key box fitted or else no one would be able to get to you or maybe a nominated key holder fairly nearby
Yes there is a charge My dad had his through the local council and it was quite cheap but I m not sure of the price now as that was a decade ago
His would only work in the house or first few feet of the garden but they are much better now and my older friend wears hers when she’s out and about shopping etc
I m sure others will have better advice and more knowledge but I saw you hadn’t had any immediate reply’s so thought I d pop in

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Skydancer Tue 02-Sept-25 16:55:18

My Mum’s was through the local council. A few years ago now but it was about £25pm for 24/7 security. Well worth it. I checked it regularly by pressing the button (which they advise you to do) and the response was instant and the call handlers extremely kind.

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