It's a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their basic personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location – the fridge!
It saves the Emergency Services valuable time if they need to enter a property in an emergency situation. Not only does it help to identify who you are it also identifies if you have special medication or allergies. It is not only a potential lifesaver, but also it provides peace of mind to you, your friends and family by knowing that prompt medical treatment is provided and that the next of kin and emergency contacts are notified.
Whilst it is focused on the more vulnerable people in a community, anyone can have an accident in the home, so this scheme can benefit anyone.
When ordering one bottle the scheme is free to the
public and is funded usually by our Club.
You may find the bottles
displayed in your local GP’s surgery, Local Pharmacies and at The New
Milton Town Hall.
All Emergency Services are aware of the Message in a Bottle scheme, by displaying the green stickers in your home, the emergency services will locate the bottle in the fridge and use the forms inside to ensure you are treated quickly which can save time and save lives.
A form you fill in with your name, medicines, allergies & relatives contact details. And also two green stickers.
Fill in the form, put it in the bottle. Put the bottle in your fridge. Put one green sticker on your fridge door and the other green sticker on the INSIDE of your house door.
