Products available

A wide range of products is available within the UK. The Association has no formal facilities for testing the performance of telecare equipment and does not endorse any manufacturer's equipment. We encourage competition and choice in the market, subject to equipment meeting the requirements of the relevant European product standards.

The Association has a close relationship with the Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (Ricability), a charity which used to be part of the Consumers' Association. The TSA and other organisations funded Ricability to undertake a review of social alarm equipment currently available on the UK market. This review is published as 'Calling for help a guide to community alarms' and helps you to compare the features and performance of individual alarm equipment.

There is also a list of major UK equipment suppliers under the Useful links section of this website.