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On 06.05.2015 |
Updated on 26.04.2017 |
Testimonial from Northampton Swim Club
We recently provided Northampton Swimming Club with a number of ICEtags and ID Cards to help keep their swimmers safe whilst at the Warm Weather Camp in Fuerteventura.
We printed ICEtags with the name of each swimmer and any medical/allergy info which they attached to swimming costumes and whilst travelling, their shoe laces. We also provided them with ID Cards courtesy of our parent company ID Card Centre with emergency contact info and funky orange lanyards.
It’s great to see our ‘In Case of Emergency T..
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On 06.05.2015 |
Updated on 24.05.2017 |
Sunshine is here and holidays have begun. Friends are packing their suitcases and heading to their favourite destinations, gigs and festivals are in full swing and late night BBQs and picnics are underway. There’s no doubt about it, we all want to go out and enjoy the sunshine relaxing or participating in your favourite sport and there’s no reason not to…it is summertime after all!
However, there are times when you may find yourself in a bit of a perilous situation thanks to being menaced by a pesky wasp or the realisation that dawns after devouring that chicken..
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On 12.10.2016 |
Updated on 12.10.2016 |
ICE For Workers…
Really? Yes! Do one or other of these sound familiar?
You sit next to the same person every day in the office, and though you chatter you don’t really know each other.
Or…
You find yourself managing a different set of site workers every week; you can barely keep up with their names let alone any personal details.
In either situation, where would you turn for information if someone collapsed? The stricken individual is going to need appropriate, fast medical assistance and will be keen for their family to be..
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On 21.11.2016 |
Updated on 31.10.2018 |
Many carers aren’t aware of this, but apart from displaying the ‘obvious’ medical information that a first responder needs, an ID card for a someone living withg dementia can be a life-saver.
Not only can it hold sensitive information behind a scratch panel, but it can also provide critical instructions on how to contact their family.
That seems reason enough for a patient to start carrying an ID card, of course, but there are other aspects to dementia care that make one a real boon.
For people with dementia still living at home…
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On 13.12.2016 |
Updated on 13.12.2016 |
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It’s not a question one thinks to ask… but it does need asking. And there are actually two scenarios one needs to consider. Firstly, what happens if you’re in an accident and your pet is with you. And secondly, if you’re in an accident and your pet has been left at home.
Either way, it’s worth considering carrying information about your pet on you at all times. Give the emergency services a chance to ensure they are looked after during a crisis.
An ICEtag for you
Consider this: You have a pet, and you pop out to the shops. An act of misfortune causes you..
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On 12.01.2017 |
Updated on 13.01.2017 |
You’ll probably already have heard of medical bracelets. They are designed to provide critical medical information to first responders at the scene of an emergency. However, though they’re useful, they have their limitations with regard to how much information can be shown. Plus, they also mean your personal details can be very public. A medical tag – what we like to call an ICEtag – on the other hand, can include a lot more information, and some details can be hidden behind a scratch panel if required.
So, with that said, let’s start with a little backgr..
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On 23.01.2017 |
Updated on 26.01.2017 |
The question we’re about to ask often sits uncomfortably on a carer’s shoulders.
You’re doing an amazing job. Day to day, you’re looking after an elderly parent, perhaps one with dementia, and it’s an hour by hour juggling act.
They need to be regularly taken to the bathroom.
They need someone to administer their medication on a timely basis.
And they need to be fed.
So with that said, what’s the uncomfortable question we’re about to ask?
Who’s there for them if you’re not?
You may be answering that in yo..
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On 27.04.2017 |
Updated on 27.04.2017 |
28th April marks the World Day for Safety and Health at work and we know that it's a time when a lot of large companies and organisations place a huge focus on further ways that they can enhance security, peace of mind and welfare for their employees.
We would, therefore, like to take this opportunity to introduce you to ICEtags.
What are ICEtags?
ICEtags are simple plastic tags, which can affix to shoes or clothing, and carry vital ICE information including next of kin contact details as well as potentially life-saving medical information.
Initially, these started ou..
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On 12.06.2017 |
Updated on 13.06.2017 |
Teachers! How many children do you look after during your working week? How many times have you got to be on your guard for any mishaps, allergies or worse, emergencies? Seems a lot given you’re only there to teach a lesson!
We understand however that you do have more responsibility than just teaching but when you have to be aware of those children who might have medical issues, or worse, those ones who don’t and end up having an emergency on your hands.
Or what about those trips you organise? Taking a class of children on a bus to the zoo or to a museum can be a fun day out ..
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On 10.10.2017 |
Updated on 19.12.2018 |
Do you know what this flower is?
It’s Myosotis Sylvatica more commonly known as the Forget Me Not.
Considering the line of work I’m in, you would think that I would know that the Forget Me Not is widely used by charities and organisations associated with Dementia.
But honestly, I hadn’t really thought about it, despite seeing various logos and incarnations of the Forget Me Not.
I wasn’t aware that cafes and shops displaying a Forget Me Not in their window are ‘Dementia Friendly’ establishments meaning the physical environment has been considered..
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On 17.10.2017 |
Updated on 18.10.2017 |
Making use of In Case of Emergency (ICE) information in a care home setting is a multi-faceted challenge. Not only does an ICEtag system have to be easy to use and simple to administer, but a balance needs to be struck between not appearing too institutional whilst still being functionally of value to both residents and staff.
However, residents in care homes often struggle to communicate with their carers, particularly in an emergency. So anything that holds the information a carer needs to provide fast, effective attention will make a difference when a rapid response is required. An i..
