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ICE - In Case of Emergency
Eight out of ten people do not carry information that would help if they were involved in an accident. Storing next-of-kin details in your mobile phone can assist the emergency services if you are unable to tell them who to contact.
How does it work?
Simply use your mobile’s phone book to store the name and number of someone who should be contacted if you have an emergency - but add the letters ICE in front of their name. ICE stands for ‘In Case of Emergency’; this is what the emergency services will look for if you are involved in an accident and have your mobile phone with you.
Getting started
On most mobile phones you simply need to select ‘Contacts’ and choose ‘Add New Contact’. Next enter the letters ‘ICE’ next to the name, followed by the telephone number of your next- of-kin. Make sure you choose a number that is easy to get in touch with - a home number could be useless in an emergency if its owner works full time. It is recommended that you enter daytime and evening numbers where this is possible. For more than one contact name use ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.
What to do next
Ensure that the person whose name and number you are using has agreed to be your ‘ICE partner’. You should also make sure your ICE partner has a list of people to contact on your behalf, such as your place of work. In addition, they will need to know about any medical conditions that could affect your emergency treatment, including allergies or medication.
If you are under 18, your ICE partner should be your mother, your father or an immediate member of your family who is authorised to make decisions on your behalf. Friends and other relatives will not be able to make decisions for you if you are admitted to hospital.
Storing an ICE number makes it easier for everyone if you are involved in an accident.
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.
Excerpt from a Neighbourhood Watch website
This advice has been added to the “Other Information” page of this website.
Editor
Road Island
In August 2007 one of our members, Myra Davies, was tragically killed whilst crossing Maidstone Road to get to the Ruxley Garden Centre. Since then efforts have been made to persuade Bexley Council to install a safety island (pedestrian refuge) in the vicinity of the 233 bus stop and Ruxley Garden Centre. This is a very wide road with 40 mph speed limit. I now have news that Bexley Council has given the go-ahead for this to be installed - hopefully by the end of March.
Gay Braybrook
Third Age Trust forthcoming events
Wednesday 24th March 2pm-4.30pm at the Royal Society, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1 - “Staying Sharp 2010” and a talk on neuroethics - “What’s right? What’s Wrong?” Tickets cost £12.50 and include refreshments. Apply to: The Third Age Trust (Dana), 19 East Street, Bromley BR1 1QE enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. Cheques should be made payable to The Third Age Trust. Tickets will not be available on the door.
Tuesday 30th March at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1 - “U3A Explores Science at the RI”. This features speakers on “Astrobiology: the Hunt for Alien Life”, “Towards a Leaner, Fitter Future”, and “Magnetic Healing” (the real power and mystery of magnets for healthcare). Tickets cost £15.00 and include refreshments. Please apply in writing to: The Third Age Trust, 19 East Street, Bromley, Kent BR1 1QE enclosing a 30p stamp for up to 4 tickets or a large letter stamp (47p) if you require more (to a maximum of 15 tickets per applicant), plus a cheque made payable to The Third Age Trust.
Monday 9th to Thursday 12th August - U3A Science, Technology and Society Network annual seminar at Ty’r Morwydd Environmental Study Centre, Abergavenny. The cost (including accommodation) is about £180.00. Firm bookings will be accepted from late March; address all enquiries to Nic Griffin. More information about Ty’r Morwydd can be found at their website: www.mulberrycentre.com.
Reminder for the 2010 U3A Photography Competition: the theme is “Coast” and the last date for entries is 31st March.
George Murrell
“Programme and Groups 2010” Booklet
Would members please amend item ‘Antiques Appreciation’ to read as follows:
(3) 10am-12 noon 2nd Friday
(4) 10am-12 noon 4th Wednesday
(5) 10am-12 noon 3rd Wednesday
Christine Spencer
Eight out of ten people do not carry information that would help if they were involved in an accident. Storing next-of-kin details in your mobile phone can assist the emergency services if you are unable to tell them who to contact.
How does it work?
Simply use your mobile’s phone book to store the name and number of someone who should be contacted if you have an emergency - but add the letters ICE in front of their name. ICE stands for ‘In Case of Emergency’; this is what the emergency services will look for if you are involved in an accident and have your mobile phone with you.
Getting started
On most mobile phones you simply need to select ‘Contacts’ and choose ‘Add New Contact’. Next enter the letters ‘ICE’ next to the name, followed by the telephone number of your next- of-kin. Make sure you choose a number that is easy to get in touch with - a home number could be useless in an emergency if its owner works full time. It is recommended that you enter daytime and evening numbers where this is possible. For more than one contact name use ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.
What to do next
Ensure that the person whose name and number you are using has agreed to be your ‘ICE partner’. You should also make sure your ICE partner has a list of people to contact on your behalf, such as your place of work. In addition, they will need to know about any medical conditions that could affect your emergency treatment, including allergies or medication.
If you are under 18, your ICE partner should be your mother, your father or an immediate member of your family who is authorised to make decisions on your behalf. Friends and other relatives will not be able to make decisions for you if you are admitted to hospital.
Storing an ICE number makes it easier for everyone if you are involved in an accident.
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.
Excerpt from a Neighbourhood Watch website
This advice has been added to the “Other Information” page of this website.
Editor
Road Island
In August 2007 one of our members, Myra Davies, was tragically killed whilst crossing Maidstone Road to get to the Ruxley Garden Centre. Since then efforts have been made to persuade Bexley Council to install a safety island (pedestrian refuge) in the vicinity of the 233 bus stop and Ruxley Garden Centre. This is a very wide road with 40 mph speed limit. I now have news that Bexley Council has given the go-ahead for this to be installed - hopefully by the end of March.
Gay Braybrook
Third Age Trust forthcoming events
Wednesday 24th March 2pm-4.30pm at the Royal Society, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1 - “Staying Sharp 2010” and a talk on neuroethics - “What’s right? What’s Wrong?” Tickets cost £12.50 and include refreshments. Apply to: The Third Age Trust (Dana), 19 East Street, Bromley BR1 1QE enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. Cheques should be made payable to The Third Age Trust. Tickets will not be available on the door.
Tuesday 30th March at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1 - “U3A Explores Science at the RI”. This features speakers on “Astrobiology: the Hunt for Alien Life”, “Towards a Leaner, Fitter Future”, and “Magnetic Healing” (the real power and mystery of magnets for healthcare). Tickets cost £15.00 and include refreshments. Please apply in writing to: The Third Age Trust, 19 East Street, Bromley, Kent BR1 1QE enclosing a 30p stamp for up to 4 tickets or a large letter stamp (47p) if you require more (to a maximum of 15 tickets per applicant), plus a cheque made payable to The Third Age Trust.
Monday 9th to Thursday 12th August - U3A Science, Technology and Society Network annual seminar at Ty’r Morwydd Environmental Study Centre, Abergavenny. The cost (including accommodation) is about £180.00. Firm bookings will be accepted from late March; address all enquiries to Nic Griffin. More information about Ty’r Morwydd can be found at their website: www.mulberrycentre.com.
Reminder for the 2010 U3A Photography Competition: the theme is “Coast” and the last date for entries is 31st March.
George Murrell
“Programme and Groups 2010” Booklet
Would members please amend item ‘Antiques Appreciation’ to read as follows:
(3) 10am-12 noon 2nd Friday
(4) 10am-12 noon 4th Wednesday
(5) 10am-12 noon 3rd Wednesday
Christine Spencer