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Seizure Alarms in the United Kingdom

A seizure alarm is designed to alert a carer or contact when seizure-related movement is detected. This national guide explains who the category suits, what to compare, and which SureSafe products are relevant. Seizure alarms aim to shorten the time between a seizure starting and someone being alerted. Detection methods and suitability vary, so they should be discussed with the person's epilepsy team rather than bought on specifications alone.

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Who seizure alarms are for

  • People whose seizures put them at risk when alone
  • Families or carers who need an alert during the night
  • People who have discussed seizure monitoring with a clinician
  • Households looking for an additional layer of support

A later-life view of seizure alarms

For older adults and the people supporting them, seizure alarms should reduce uncertainty rather than add another task. Check whether the device fits the person's morning and evening routine, and whether the response plan is clear to everyone involved.

Ask how the alarm behaves during a power cut, after a missed charge, or when the person cannot speak. Those answers reveal more about the service than a comparison table of features.

  • Match the device to the person's mobility and memory needs.
  • Confirm who responds and how quickly they can act.
  • Keep the plan simple enough to explain in one conversation.

What to check before buying

  • Ask the epilepsy team which monitoring approach suits the seizure type
  • Check what the device detects and what it cannot detect
  • Confirm who is alerted and how quickly
  • Test the device in the setting where it will be used
  • Ask about false alerts and how to manage them
  • Check the returns policy if the device proves unsuitable

National versus local

Personal alarms are sold nationally, but the practical details are local: mobile coverage at your address, council telecare availability, and how quickly a key holder can reach you. Use the location pages to check the area you live in, then compare plans using the checklist above.

Seizure Alarms options

These are the SureSafe products relevant to this page. Confirm the current price, contract, and coverage with SureSafe before ordering.

Local seizure alarms guides

Use a city page for the same checklist with local support and coverage notes.

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Related alarm types

  • Personal Alarms — A personal alarm is a wearable SOS device that calls for help at the press of a button.
  • 24/7 Monitored Alarms — A monitored alarm connects your SOS button to a response centre that answers day or night.
  • Fall Alarms — A fall alarm can raise an alert automatically when it detects a fall, without waiting for a button press.
  • Talking Pendants — A talking pendant lets you speak and listen through the alarm instead of waiting for a call back.

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Seizure Alarms questions

Can a seizure alarm detect every seizure?

No. Detection depends on the type of seizure and the technology used. Some seizures may not produce the movement or sound a device is designed to detect.

Is a seizure alarm a medical device?

Regulatory status varies by product and country. Ask the manufacturer and your clinician how the device is classified and what claims have been validated.

Who should be alerted?

Agree a response plan with the person's epilepsy team and carers. The alert should lead to a clear action, not just a notification.