Help for stroke survivors

For every person that joins MedicAlert through The Stroke Association's website shopping pages, 5 will be donated to the charity.

MedicAlert is the only Registered Charity that provides life-saving identification jewellery for people with hidden medical conditions and allergies.

Many people have extra peace of mind from the knowledge that their MedicAlert Emblem gives emergency personnel access to their medical records 24 hours a day.

Chris Lunn from MedicAlert commented: "We are delighted to be working with The Stroke Association on this initiative. We know that having the MedicAlert service can enhance the lives of those who have had a stroke. Having the MedicAlert Emblem could enable people to enjoy a greater level of independence and provide peace of mind for family and friends. In an emergency, the MedicAlert Emblem speaks for you, when you cannot."

MedicAlert members wear a bracelet or necklet engraved with a personal identification number, main medical conditions and an emergency telephone number enabling medical personnel to have immediate access to their vital records.

By phoning the emergency number, medical personnel can gain information such as medical conditions, name and address, doctor's details, current drug therapy and next of kin.

The Emergency line is manned by the London Ambulance service 24-hours a day and a translation service is available in over 100 languages.