As the most trusted and recognised medical ID service provider in the UK, MedicAlert UK supports individuals with medical conditions, allergies and other requirements.
The charity provides a comprehensive medical record linked to medical ID jewellery, usually a bracelet or a necklace, which carries the members most vital information along with the 24/7 emergency helpline number and the membership number.
Unlike other providers of medical ID services, all MedicAlert member records are checked by in-house medical professionals, both when they are set up and when anything changes, to ensure they are medically sound and prioritised for use in emergency situations.
Member records can include information such as:
- Medical conditions
- Allergies
- Medications
- Medical history
- Doctors information & contact details
- Next-of-kin contact details
- Organ donation register
- Scanned documents including implant information or advanced directives
MedicAlert is also unique in allowing members to identify one or more advocates who can help to manage their medical record, this is particularly valuable for younger, older and more vulnerable members.
The emergency helpline is available in over 100 languages and dialects, enabling emergency personnel to access to medical records in an emergency from anywhere in the world.