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How MedicAlert can help you

In an emergency involving your heart, every second truly counts. Early treatment to get blood flowing to the damaged part of your heart muscle again can save your life and limit the amount of permanent damage to your heart muscle1


MedicAlert ID allows access to information about your medical conditions, implants or devices you may have and your medications.

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During an emergency...

your vital information is made available when it is needed most.

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Your ID is the key...

providing your crucial medical details and pointing to your full record.

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Your full record...

is just a phone call away, 24/7, for those looking after you.

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Accuracy saves lives...

you get the right treatment for your medical conditions, without delay.

40% of MedicAlert members live with a heart condition and we know just how much this impacts their everyday lives - from worries about exercising to going out alone, the diagnosis affects both our members and their families.


Remaining independent and active supports both physical and mental health, resulting in a better quality of life.
MedicAlert provides the peace of mind to be active and join in, keeping you safe in an emergency.


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"I don't know what would have happened had I not been wearing my bracelet. The Doctor told me I had a very lucky escape. Thanks MedicAlert for your continued support."

Jacqui May - Suffered a heart attack 20 years ago

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"If you are unconscious, MedicAlert can help first responders identify what condition you have."


Dr Masha Finn
Consultant - Emergency Medicine
MedicAlert Trustee

MedicAlert provides our members with peace of mind

Brugada Syndrome

Brugada syndrome is one of the less common heart conditions but can result in arrhythmias which could be fatal.

READ CAT'S STORY

Our member Kate Bradstock smiling: MedicAlert for Long QT Syndrome

Long QT Syndrome

Kate's rare heart condition wasn't diagnosed until her 20's. It can suddenly put her heart into a life-threatening arrhythmia.

READ KATE'S STORY

Conn's Syndrome

Paul was diagnosed with hypertension at 24 years old, shortly before also being diagnosed with Conn's Syndrome.

READ PAUL'S STORY

What do I need to do to join?

Create your account

This provides online access to view and change your record at any time.

Add medical info

Include any allergies, conditions, medications, documents and contacts.

Choose a medical ID

Our collections include stainless steel, fabric, silicone, silver and gold.

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Record check

Our nurses can provide guidance and ensure your record is medically sound.

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Some of the heart conditions our members live with

Currently, there are around 7.4 million people living with heart and circulatory disease in the UK, with someone struck by a heart attack every 6 minutes2. Our members live with many different heart conditions and other medical conditions. Our records show over 11,000 different conditions and medications are held in member records.

No matter what you live with, it is likely that you could benefit from MedicAlert.

Hypertension or Hypotension

Also referred to as high blood pressure or low blood pressure.

Heart Disease

Such as cardiovascular disease or coronary heart disease.

Arrhythmia

Also known as an irregular heartbeat, this includes atrial fibrillation.

Cardiomyopathy

A general term for heart muscle diseases i.e. dilated cardiomyopathy.

Angina

Although this is not usually life-threatening, it is closely linked to the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Addison's Disease

Addison's disease is a rare condition that approximately affects 1 in 10,000 people and is often accompanied by a number of cardiovascular conditions.

Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure is a chronic progressive condition that affects your heart's pumping power.

Implants

Many members who have had a device implanted will want to store their implant's full list of information in their member's record.

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