1 Bridge Wharf
156 Caledonian Road
London
N1 9UU

Tel: 020 7833 3034
Tel: 0800 581 420 (Freephone)
Fax: 020 7278 0647
E-mail: info@medicalert.org.uk
Website: www.medicalert.org.uk

Description:
Provides internationally recognised medical identification emblems.

Aims:
To provide personal medical information to protect and save lives.

Activities:
MedicAlert is the only non-profit making, registered charity providing a life-saving identification system for individuals with hidden medical conditions and allergies, ie epilepsy, diabetes, allergies. This takes the form of body-worn bracelets or necklets (known as MedicAlert Emblems) bearing the MedicAlert symbol on the disc and supported by a 24 hour emergency telephone service.

Each member receives an Emblem that is engraved with the wearer's main medical condition(s) or vital details, a personal ID number and a 24 hour emergency telephone number that can access their details from anywhere in the world in over 100 languages.

Membership:
Membership - including a tailor-made Emblem - starts at £19.95 plus the first year's membership at £20.00. As a registered charity, the MedicAlert Foundation can also provide free membership to individuals on a limited income.

Updated 13/04/07

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