Working with the Lions clubs
The Lions Clubs and MedicAlert 
The Lions Clubs and MedicAlert have a long and proud history of working together. In fact, MedicAlert was brought to the UK in the early 1960s as a special project of the British Isles & Ireland Lions Clubs. Through the hard work and sheer determination of those Lions, The MedicAlert Foundation began to reach people across the country, helping those with hidden medical conditions and allergies to live their lives with the peace of mind that in an emergency they would receive the right treatment they need.
Lions International is a voluntary service organisation, made up of volunteers across the globe who form Clubs, that work in their local communities to help those in need. Since the Lions first brought MedicAlert to the UK over 40 years ago, this life saving service has grown to reach over a quarter of a million people, saving countless lives year in year out. Today MedicAlert is an independent non-profit making registered charity, recognised across the country as the best among medical identification systems, providing a service that works to protect and save lives with the invaluable support of the Lions.
With the invaluable help and support of Lions Clubs, MedicAlert is able to reach pharmacies, doctor's surgeries and hospitals across the country, providing literature to the places where it can make the most difference and reach people in need of this life saving service.
Through the involvement of Lions Clubs in their local communities, the MedicAlert service has found its way into local patient support groups, often formed by individuals themselves with various medical conditions, making people aware of what a difference the MedicAlert service can make to their lives. Lions Clubs have taken the message to other community organisations, encouraging people to work together to make sure everyone in their community is protected and need not live with the insecurity hidden medical conditions can cause. Visit the Lions Clubs International website here.
To find out more about how your Lions Club can support MedicAlert and to request resources you can find your MedicAlert District Officer in the Lions Directory or contact James Phillips at the MedicAlert Offices on Tel. 01908 951026.
