Message in a Bottle
Date: Tuesday, February 27th 2018
Categories: All Leicestershire Oadby & Wigston Activities & Events
Jackie from VASL's Support for Carers team joined 65 other people who work with older people or the vulnerable at Leicestershire Police headquarters last Friday - to find out more about the Message in a Bottle scheme.
The Message in a Bottle scheme is run by The Lions and is aimed at people with serious medical conditions - but thanks to funding from the Community Safety Partnership in Oadby and Wigston and a local sponsor - Leicestershire Police force has been able to make 6,000 bottles available free of charge to people with Alzheimer's and dementia as well.
Everyone who picks up a bottle will also be given a Herbert Protocol form, which, when filled in, contains vital personal and medical information such as medication required, mobile numbers and places previously visited. This can prove vitally important, especially in a situation in which someone with Alzheimer's or dementia has gone missing.
The bottle is kept in the fridge, helping emergency responders to access the potentially lifesaving information. This ensures people are treated quickly, which can save time and lives.
You can pick up a bottle free from any police station in Leicestershire that has a front enquiry desk.
To find out more please call Jackie from Support for Carers on 01858 468 543 or email [email protected]
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