Here in the UK a scheme has been started that allows Emergency services to go to your mobile phone and find a contact number should you have an accident or be taken ill.
"By entering the acronym ICE – for In Case of Emergency – into the mobile’s phone book, users can log the name and number of someone who should be contacted in an emergency.
The idea follows research carried out by Vodafone that shows more than 75 per cent of people carry no details of who they would like telephoned following a serious accident.
Bob, 41, who has been a paramedic for 13 years, said: “I was reflecting on some of the calls I’ve attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person.
“It’s difficult to know who to call. Someone might have “mum†in their phone book but that doesn’t mean they’d want them contacted in an emergency.
“Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we’d know immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even know of their medical history.â€
The campaign was launched this week by Bob and Falklands war hero Simon Weston in association with Vodafone’s annual Life Savers Awards.
Vodafone spokesperson Ally Stevens said: “The Life Savers Awards already demonstrate, through practical example, the important role a mobile phone can play when minutes matter in an emergency.
“By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will now also help the rescue services quickly contact a friend or relative – which could be vital in a life or death situation.â€
The campaign is also asking people to think carefully about who will be their ICE partner - with helpful advice on who to choose - particularly if that person has to give consent for emergency medical treatment.
Bob hopes that all emergency services will promote ICE in their area as part of a national awareness campaign to highlight the importance of carrying next of kin details at all times.
He said the idea was for the benefit of loved ones as well as the patient.
“Research suggests people recover quicker from the psychological effects of their loved one being hurt if they are involved at an earlier stage and they can reach them quickly," he added.
He said he hoped mobile phone companies would now build the ICE contact into future models, adding: "It's not a difficult thing to do. As many people say they carry mobile phones in case of an emergency, it seems natural this information should be kept there."
My family have all done this...seems a good idea and soooo simple. It needs promoting though
Bez
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Hey Bez...I got an email on this a few weeks ago, or maybe I read it here in the Garden. Checked it out on "break the chain" and verified. I think it's a great idea, and I know some paramedics, who've said they are already looking for it when they are attending accident victims.
Everyone in my family has done this to their cell phones, and I agree, it needs promoting!
(It's an especially good idea for us bikers, who often ride alone.)
Everyone in my family has done this to their cell phones, and I agree, it needs promoting!
(It's an especially good idea for us bikers, who often ride alone.)
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Hi BR...glad it's happening in the US.
What bike(s) do you ride? My Hubbie used to have quite a few old Triumphs...Bonnevilles etc..... he came off his bike and had 2 broken arms...his mobile was a godsend as he contacted me straight away....a passer by held the phone for him....
Bez
What bike(s) do you ride? My Hubbie used to have quite a few old Triumphs...Bonnevilles etc..... he came off his bike and had 2 broken arms...his mobile was a godsend as he contacted me straight away....a passer by held the phone for him....
Bez
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Yes, I got an e-mail about it too. Great idea!!
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Bez wrote: Hi BR...glad it's happening in the US.
What bike(s) do you ride? My Hubbie used to have quite a few old Triumphs...Bonnevilles etc..... he came off his bike and had 2 broken arms...his mobile was a godsend as he contacted me straight away....a passer by held the phone for him....
Bez
It seems to be getting quite popular everywhere. It's a fantastic idea.
I ride a Suzuki 450GS, the ol' man rides a Honda Aero 1100. That will be mine next year. If I don't kill the @sshole first and get it sooner.
(Sorry, slight sidetrack there.)
I see you found some smileys!!!
What bike(s) do you ride? My Hubbie used to have quite a few old Triumphs...Bonnevilles etc..... he came off his bike and had 2 broken arms...his mobile was a godsend as he contacted me straight away....a passer by held the phone for him....
Bez
It seems to be getting quite popular everywhere. It's a fantastic idea.
I ride a Suzuki 450GS, the ol' man rides a Honda Aero 1100. That will be mine next year. If I don't kill the @sshole first and get it sooner.
(Sorry, slight sidetrack there.)
I see you found some smileys!!!
[FONT=Arial Black]I hope you cherish this sweet way of life, and I hope you know that it comes with a price.
~Darrel Worley~
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Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN?????
We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
~Darrel Worley~
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Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN?????
We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
I.c.e.
Oh Yes....'smileyorama' from now on...
A smile is a window on your face to show your heart is home
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Heard about it a while back here's the thread...
http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showt ... cell+phone
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http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/showt ... cell+phone
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