Message In A Bottle
The Message in a Bottle
scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage vulnerable people, living on their own, to keep their basic personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location like the fridge,
where the details can be easily found in an Emergency. The scheme, which has been running for some time now, is expanding in Derbyshire and Lions throughout the UK are now taking this project
up as a core community service.
Why the fridge? Most homes have a fridge, usually in the kitchen. It enables the Emergency Services to find the details quickly and easily, in a COMMON PLACE. In the event of fire,
the contents of the fridge are protected longer.
There is NO COST to the user. All the costs of running the scheme are borne by your local Lions Clubs and their sponsors. Local Chemists, Health Centres and Doctor's surgeries will
have Bottle Kits (the bottle, standard form & stickers for the fridge and inside door frame). Some Neighbourhood Watch & Age Concern groups will have supplies and as the scheme expands
other agencies will be set up to distribute the Bottle Kits.
On the standard form there is space to record other useful information, such as contact details for Next of Kin or friends to be notified in an emergency and even what provision is needed for any
pet/s the participants may have. Participants are strongly encouraged to keep a copy of any repeat prescriptions in the bottle, as this will aid Paramedics and any hospital staff to ensure that
the correct drugs are administered in the emergency.
If more than one person lives in the house, only one bottle is needed, but each member of the household should complete a separate form, which should have a passport type photo attached, to aid
identification.
This is NOT designed to replace MEDIC ALERT. If the participant has a specific medical condition and routinely wears either a Medic Alert or the similar SOS Talisman bracelet or necklace, they should
CONTINUE to wear it.
If you would like to take part in this scheme or would like further details then click
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