roger
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Post by roger on Mar 6, 2014 21:50:59 GMT
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46neil
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Post by 46neil on Mar 11, 2014 20:31:24 GMT
Nice one Roger
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Post by motoxman on Mar 16, 2014 19:40:13 GMT
That is useful and I've now registered by text with them
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Post by Oggy on Mar 23, 2014 7:24:52 GMT
Cheers for that dude, great information, now shared it on the mbnw Facebook group  ? |
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Post by buffypara on Mar 26, 2014 16:49:55 GMT
There is also an emergency text service from the UK 999 number. Again, the mobile phone number has to be pre-registered. www.emergencysms.org.uk/On a further note, can I make a plea to all riders, especially those who go out alone. As a few of the forum members already know, I am a paramedic. In light of recent incidents I and my colleagues have attended while at work can people PLEASE TAKE I.D. WITH YOU WHEN CYCLING. This can be as simple as taking a driving licence with you, and even roadies can't complain about the extra weight. I have been to a couple of accidents where, due to injuries suffered, cyclists have been unable to tell us simple information about themselves. This had made it difficult to establish their previous medical problems or allergies and also difficult to contact relatives. From a professional viewpoint it would be helpful to know the following information: Name Date of Birth Address Any allergies suffered from, especially to medicines or severe food/wasp/bee allergies Any medication you take Any illnesses suffered from: eg asthma, diabetes Contact details of next of kin This information could be written on a piece of paper the size of credit card. On new smart phones, it is possible to set them up so a relative/friend can be identified as an emergency contact and their number accessed without getting past the phone's security passcode screen. This contact then appears on the same screen from which a 999/112 call is made. I have a new Samsung phone with this feature. Finally, know who you're riding with. It's very easy to arrange to meet up with someone from the forum, without knowing much about their contact details/medical problems. You may think this is private information, or something you can't be bothered to find out....BUT ONE DAY IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! This post may have been a bit heavy-going, but I'm not trying to be a killjoy and thanks for persevering  |
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Post by oldgit on Mar 26, 2014 19:00:06 GMT
I have ICE (In Case of Emergency)next to certain numbers on my mobile; I am wondering if this is any use as my son-in-law also a paramedic said they never check mobiles as a rule. I carry a cylinder used for dogs with my info inside, but I sometimes doubt if a medic would find it on my jacket zip. Thanks to you and all paramedics for the work you do (Llandegla springs to mind)
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Post by buffypara on Mar 26, 2014 19:13:59 GMT
We do try and check mobiles if the patient can't give us information, but if the phone is locked by a code we can't get into them.
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roger
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Post by roger on Mar 26, 2014 20:35:18 GMT
There is also an emergency text service from the UK 999 number. Again, the mobile phone number has to be pre-registered. www.emergencysms.org.uk/ Its one and the same - registering with 112 gets you a message to text 999 which registers your number with www.emergencysms.org.uk/ |
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Post by lou on Jun 18, 2014 22:27:29 GMT
Following on from buffypara's plea... I ride and run a lot by myself (and take only keys when I run) so have one of these: www.iceid.co.uk/candy-wrist-ice/Has my name, address, blood type, DoB, and Mal and my Mum's mobile numbers on it! Really durable, washable, comfy and highly recommended. |
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