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
Response first: choosing seizure alarms
With seizure alarms, the response model deserves more attention than the hardware. Decide whether alerts go to a monitoring centre or to family, then check how each option handles missed calls, power cuts, and a person who cannot speak.
A faster response usually comes from a clear plan and practised contacts, not from adding more features to the device.
- Compare the response model before the feature list.
- Confirm how missed calls are escalated.
- Make sure every responder understands the plan.
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.
SureSafe Seizure Alarm
- Movement-based seizure detection
- Carer alert
- Designed for use at home or overnight
- Works alongside a care plan
Check the current price and plan with SureSafe.
Local seizure alarms guides
Use a city page for the same checklist with local support and coverage notes.
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.
Related guides
Seizure alarms: what they detect and who they help for faster response
Response-first planning: A UK guide to seizure alarms: how wearable and bed sensors work, what they can miss, how to plan a response, and what to ask before buying.
Read the guideHow to choose a personal alarm for faster response
Response-first planning: A practical guide to choosing a personal alarm: response plan, pendant or watch, monitoring, connectivity, total cost, and the questions to ask before buying.
Read the guideFall detection alarms: how they work and when they help for faster response
Response-first planning: How automatic fall detection works, what it can and cannot detect, who may benefit, and the questions to ask before paying for it.
Read the guideSeizure 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.