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The ‘message in a bottle’ scheme encourages you to keep your personal and medical details in a bottle in the fridge. If you have an accident or sudden illness, then the emergency services know where they can find information they need. This saves time and they can treat you more quickly.
This free emergency information scheme helps people with medical conditions who live on their own or are elderly.
The scheme is run by Lions clubs and nationally they have supplied over 3 million bottles. Locally, Minster Lions and have distributed over 23,000 bottles. More bottles (10,000) have just been funded by York City Council Ward Committees. The scheme is also supported by the Ambulance, Police and Fire Rescue Services, local hospitals and Primary Care Trusts.
Where can I get a bottle?
You can get a bottle from: Bishopthorpe Link Office, Bishopthorpe First Responders, York City Hospital your Neighbourhood Pride Officer, Age Concern, St Sampson Centre.
What do I need to do?
You need to fill in the form that comes with the bottle, put the bottle in the fridge and put the green and white Lion emergency stickers (supplied) where they can easily be seen. You can get extra forms for couples or if you want to update your details.
What information does the form ask for?
- name, address, date of birth, gender etc
- brief description of any illnesses/medical conditions you suffer from
- doctors details
- allergies, including details of medication which you are allergic to
- where you keep any medicines you are taking
- names and address of two emergency contacts
- details of any pets you have in your home
- carer or any other support worker details
- if you have a donor card
How you can help
If you would like to help with this scheme or you want to find out more details give George from Minster Lions a call on 0845 833 9578 (Local call rate).
We are a network member of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
