Topic: Emergincies and Next of Kin (Read 2570 times)

Tabby · « **on:** 08 July 2005, 23:07:05 »

This was taken from HB, but is very important;

East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In Case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston and in association with Vodafone's annual life savers award. The idea is that you store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them. It's so simple - everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also forward this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life and create peace of mind for your loved ones.

lou☺ · « **Reply #1 on:** 09 July 2005, 19:16:25 »

That`s a very good idea, and not anything I ever thought of doing.
But will pop that in my mobby, thanks Tabby :icon_thumleft:

Billie · « **Reply #2 on:** 09 July 2005, 20:09:48 »

Thanks
Tabby

99 · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 July 2005, 10:52:05 »

This seems to be taking off big time. There was an Interview about it on BBC R2 last night and this morning they were promoting it.

I think it's a great idea, and would urge you all to spread the word.
Those of you abroad if they don't do this in your country they should

lolo · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 August 2005, 11:23:31 »

Will make sure I tell my friends about that, and hope my children will do the same, good advice Tabby thanks for that. :icon_thumleft:

hybrid2019 · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 September 2005, 12:13:55 »

Excellent idea...only, I don't have a mobile at the moment, and when i do I'm constantly forgetting it....maybe I should just write it in magic marker on my chest...?

jet the jinx · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 September 2005, 12:21:27 »

or tattoo'ed?

good idea, i only just saw this

hybrid2019 · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 September 2005, 12:46:20 »

Not sure about a tattoo...what if I wanted to change the information at some point..??

Tabby · « **Reply #8 on:** 19 September 2005, 12:48:39 »

Err, think a card in the waller is slightly more practical!

baybee · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 September 2005, 15:09:00 »

I have my contact number under 'home' but that's because I have an entry under ICE already as it's my friend nickname! mind if they called him he would know who to get in touch with so no probs there either!

and if your going to put a card in your wallet with you next of kin make sure it's written on a donor card.

Tabby - revisited - temporarily · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 September 2005, 23:54:36 »

In the field that I work in this has been very well received andI cannot advocate it enough.

Remember to keep it updated though.

suemary · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 October 2007, 12:04:36 »

Brilliant idea now stored in mobbie, and read post out to all in office

Pete · « **Reply #12 on:** 21 June 2008, 08:45:19 »

I've got one for emergencies but have never really got used to using a mobile phone. Anyone else here also 'anti-mobile'?

dreamer · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 June 2008, 10:08:12 »

im not anti mobile, i think if used correctly they can be a great thing as in emergencies ect. but I get so annoyed when people I am serving at work come up to me and do not say a word, because they are talking on their phones, I put their shopping through, tell them the price they give me the money (still not a word ) I give them the change and off they go still talking on the phone they are so very rude, and I dont think they have ever been taught manners, and I am not talking about young people either.

Gerry · « **Reply #14 on:** 21 June 2008, 12:48:55 »

Quote from: Pete on 21 June 2008, 08:45:19

I've got one for emergencies but have never really got used to using a mobile phone. Anyone else here also 'anti-mobile'?

Yes, me Pete. My wife had a mobile for emergencies, and when she died, I took it on, but I have not used it once, but I will keep it for emergencies (that's if I ever get to know how to use it)

lou☺ · « **Reply #15 on:** 22 June 2008, 07:00:57 »

I couldn`t live with out my phone, don`t use it alot prob about 4 texts a week. Most people get in touch with me via text. Think it`s because they don`t like talking to me.

Like it mostly so if I out and about, say : Son is poorly at school, I can be contacted straight away, or I probably wouldn`t use one.

I had one once dreamer parking their car, they ended up close to my car, ( I was waiting to pull away, then they couldn`t get their door open, then had cheek to ask me to move.

Or you see them pull out on a junction, not looking, oblivious too anyone driving towards them

jackie · « **Reply #16 on:** 22 June 2008, 15:11:25 »

i've had 2 ice numbers on my phone for about a year now.... cant remember where i heard about it

Pete · « **Reply #17 on:** 22 June 2008, 16:00:28 »

If yyou were travelling in Europe no one would look at an ICE No.
The would assume it was the tel. No. for the InterCity Express.

Gerry · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 June 2008, 19:22:44 »

Either that or it might be the number for your 'Drug Dealer'

dreamer · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 June 2008, 19:35:01 »

high five gerry

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