Epilepsy Action

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Ways to alert others about your epilepsy

 

This page is about identity jewellery and cards that are available in the UK. If you are looking for identity jewellery in other countries, please contact your local epilepsy organisation who may be able to help you. 

 

Some people with epilepsy choose to wear identity jewellery or carry an identity card with them, to let other people know that you have epilepsy. This can be useful if you have a seizure in a public place.

If you would like to find out more about different types of identity jewellery and cards that are available, you may wish to contact the following companies.

Medic Alert

The owner’s medical condition and Medic Alert’s 24 hour emergency number is engraved on the jewellery.


Medi-Tag

The owner’s medical condition and Medi-tag’s 24 hour emergency number is engraved on the jewellery.


SOS Talisman

The owner’s medical details are recorded on an information strip inside the jewellery. Available through jewellers, or contact SOS Talisman.

Awareness cards (ID cards)

Available from Epilepsy Action’s online shop. Various designs for adults, young people and children. Or contact the Epilepsy Action Helpline on freephone 0808 800 5050 helpline@epilepsy.org.uk


MediPal

Information on medication, contact details and medical history are shown on a plastic card. Specific instructions in case of emergency can be added.


MYSOSID

A wallet size card displaying a photograph of the owner. It shows information on things like epilepsy, medication and who to contact in an emergency.


uCardit Limited

A plastic credit card size identity card. Create your own online. They will print it off and send it to you through the post.

  • 1a Park Offices, Monument Bus Park, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire OX44 7RW.
    www.ucardit.co.uk


Medical record/translation service

DoctorBabel

Free online medical records service. Allows you to record details of medical conditions, treatments and any relevant medical information into a password-protected site on your computer. Information can then be printed out to carry in a purse or wallet.  Records can also be translated into many different languages at a cost of £20.

ZAPTAG UK Ltd

Zaptag has created a USB drive to hold medical records in case of emergency. Information includes name, blood type, and next of kin details. It can also hold further medical details which can be password-protected.

  • Updated November 2011
    To be reviewed November 2013

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