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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’: it’s
what the emergency services will look for if you’re
involved in an accident and have your mobile phone with you.
This straightforward idea was developed by the East Anglian
Ambulance Trust and is supported by Vodafone.
Getting
started
On most mobile phones you simply need to select
‘Contacts’ and choose ‘Add New Contact’, then 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’s easy to get in touch with – a home number
could be useless in an emergency if the person works full
time. We recommend that you enter daytime and evening
numbers where this is possible.
What
should I do next?
Make sure the person whose name and number you are giving
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’ll need to know about any medical conditions that
could affect your emergency treatment, including allergies
or medication>
If you’re under 18, your ICE partner should be your
mother, your father or an immediate member of your family
authorised to make decisions on your behalf. Friends and
other relatives won’t be able to make decisions for you if
you’re admitted to hospital.
Storing an ICE number makes it easier for everyone if
you’re involved in an accident. It only takes a few
seconds, so do it today.
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