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Diagram of the MedicAlert stainless steel dog tag disk with measurements and descriptions of the engraving specifications

Dog Tag (Stainless Steel)

(17 reviews)

A firm favourite, our Dog Tag is a modern medical ID with an urban feel. Made of top-quality Stainless Steel, this ID is suitable for everyday wear.

Suitable for everyday wear.
Fastener can be stiff and unsuitable for frequent use. The Dog Tag can be ordered with a longer chain length so you can easily pull it over your head, rather than using the fastener.
Recommended for ages 11+ only, due to risk of catching around the neck during play.
Engraved with your unique membership number and our 24/7 emergency helpline, allowing access to your full record in an emergency.
Please note that the Stainless Steel may include traces of nickel.
Total length is inclusive of the disc.
Please click the 'sizing guide' link below for guidance on choosing the right product and size for you

Total Size (cm)

Size guide

Price: £33.95

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Product Information

MedicAlert ID jewellery is custom made to the size requested when ordering and engraved with your vital medical information. Your jewellery will be handcrafted by our team of in-house expert jewellers, ensuring a high-quality product which we will proudly stand behind with quality checks at every step.

To ensure you choose the right size, please refer to our measurement guide before placing your order. We recommend measuring your wrist rather than existing jewellery, as we make the size to the inner circumference of the bracelet or necklace rather than end-to-end on a ruler.

To ensure you choose a disc large enough for your needs, please refer to our character count.

Please note:

All length measurements INCLUDE the disc, therefore we do not recommend measuring an existing piece of jewellery. For bracelets, we recommend measuring your wrist, as we make the size to the inner circumference of the bracelet rather than end-to-end on a ruler. More information can be found in our measurement guide.
Due to the varying size of components used to create our bracelets, exact sizing of finished pieces is not always possible. In these situations, we always round up to the nearest centimetre; please bear this in mind when ordering your bracelet.
Some components, such as clasps, may slightly differ from those shown in the product imagery, as we use several suppliers to maintain availability.
Our metal types may contain small amounts of nickel and other base metals.
All of the silver (925) and gold (9 carat) that we work with meets quality standards and has been hallmarked by the UK Assay Office, but the precise alloy of each component may vary slightly as we use several suppliers.
We do NOT recommend engraving your emergency contact details (names or telephone numbers) on your disc.
We do not recommend including medical instructions on your disc.
We will correct spelling mistakes using British English, as well as formatting errors and the use of correct medical terms.
Our registered nurses may have other suggested changes. They will contact you to discuss these, if necessary.
If you need any advice on what wording to have engraved, please ring us on 01908 951 045 and ask to speak to a nurse. Alternatively, you can add a note in the special delivery instructions.

Warranty

We guarantee that your medical ID jewellery will be made to the highest standards by our expert jewellers and it will be delivered to you in pristine condition.

MedicAlert provides a Warranty on all manufacturer defects from the dispatch date as follows:

3 months for all beaded items
6 months for Sports Bands, Activity Bands, Wristband Tags and Athena Leather Bracelets
12 months for all other jewellery

The Warranty covers: defects in the material or workmanship of clasps, chains, straps or wires, watch batteries and the readability of the disc.

The Warranty does not cover: repairs made by anyone other than our skilled jewellery team; products damaged from everyday wear and tear; tarnishing of silver; scratching of the disc, enamel, chain and attachments; damage resulting from misuse or accidental handling; exposure to lotions and creams; lost/misplaced products; and changes in engraved information after the engraved product is approved. 

In the unlikely event that you have a problem with the jewellery within the warranty period, you can return the item to us for inspection and we will either repair or replace it.

Your statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.

Care & Cleaning

How to care for your MedicAlert ID jewellery

Wash metal and silicone straps regularly in warm, soapy water.
Spot clean fabric or leather straps and beads, using a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cloths and avoid contacts with cleaning products.
Perspiration, perfume and creams can increase tarnishing. Avoid contact where possible.
Please note; when your jewellery is new and highly polished, a cleaning cloth may dull its appearance.
Enamel can be affected by wear and tear. Avoid denting or scratching the enamel.
To avoid scratching, do not wear silver or gold jewellery alongside other items.
Do not bathe or swim in silver or gold jewllery.

Storing your jewellery

Store all jewellery individually, as storing jewellery together means that they could potentially damage one another.
Store in a cool, dark & dry environment – such as a jewellery box or pouch.

Delivery Details

We aim to dispatch all orders within 10 working days of receiving payment.

However, sometimes we may need to contact you to check some medical information which can cause a small delay if we cannot reach you.

All orders are charged at the following rates:

£2.85 - for all orders up to £44.95. This is a standard service via Royal Mail.
£7.75 - for all orders over £45. This is sent 'Special Recorded Delivery' and requires a signature.
£11.75 - for all international postage.

Product reviews

Christopher Pollard

July 15 2024

Excellent Quality

The Dog Tag is excellent quality and is well recognised. Had a slight problem which was sorted quickly and efficiently

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from this product, would you recommend it?
Very likely

Q: Why would you recommend this product?
Excellent quality

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from our service, would you recommend MedicAlert?
Very likely

Q: Why would you recommend our service?
Fast and efficient

MedicAlert: Hi Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We're delighted to hear it. We apologise for the minor issue you experienced, but we are pleased we could sort it out for you. ~ The MedicAlert Team

Paul Oldhams

February 27 2024

Excellent value for peace of mind

The second one of theses that I have purchased, bought because my medical condition and medication has recently changed. The writing is clear and as requested and the item is so light that it is easy to forget that it is being worn. Excellent value for the peace of mind it brings.

Susan Robinson

May 26 2022

Good

Ordered the dog tag in stainless steal. The quality was good but i personally did not like the chain it was to long so i brought another chain. Overall very happy as this can save lives.

Stephen Ranson

April 28 2022

Ideal

Great fit and well engraved. Perfect

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from this product, would you recommend it?
Very likely

Q: Why would you recommend this product?
Looks good and does an excellent job

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from our service, would you recommend MedicAlert?
Very likely

Q: Why would you recommend our service?
You are polite and understanding

T Richard Bonella

February 09 2022

Comfortable

I bought this as an alternative to a leather wrist strap. The wrist strap was OK if worn for a few hours but became uncomfortable over a day, probably because of an old injury to my wrist. I put the dog tag on a silk cord, bought separately. I can wear it comfortably around my neck for the whole day. Adding a silicone edging strip to the metal dog tag has made it very comfortable. The edging strips are cheap, and sold online as a way of preventing multiple metal tags from clinking together. This is not a problem that I have, generally,

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from this product, would you recommend it?
Very likely

Q: Why would you recommend this product?
Comfortable to wear, easy to read and looks durable.

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from our service, would you recommend MedicAlert?

James Neagle

September 23 2021

My happy link

My chain and dog tag are just what I wanted. Both with the benefit of back up details, Medic Alert have about me. Information held about me, for the right services who can help see me safely through any problems/emergencies.

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from our service, would you recommend MedicAlert?
Very likely

Q: Why would you recommend MedicAlert?
I researched this product/service as I believe it is there for piece of mind

Q: Why would you recommend our service?
I believe it can save a life

Gordon Rutherford

August 28 2021

Dog Tag

The Size and weight, Information, on the Tag itself is good, The problem I have is the Chain, it is possible that the size of the Links does in my case feel irritating against my neck, which tells me the Tag is heavier that the chain this pulls down on the chain which is causing the Irritation, Possible if the chain was a little more substantial it might relief the pressure on pull down, to put on a shorter chain would not help. IMHO.

MedicAlert: I'm sorry to hear that you feel the chain is not substantial enough. We will of course take your feedback into consideration for future iterations of the Dog Tag. However for now, if you were looking for a different chain, may I suggest one of our other necklaces available such as the Classic or the Milano?

Conor O'Reilly

August 22 2021

Peace of mind

Wearing the dog tag necklace gives me and my loved ones peace of mind that in an emergency situation anyone dealing with me will know how to respond to save my life.

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from this product, would you recommend it?
Very likely

Q: Why would you recommend this product?
It could help save your life, simple as that.

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from our service, would you recommend MedicAlert?
Very likely

Q: Why would you recommend our service?
How much would you pay if you really needed help to save your life... MedicAlert takes away that fear.

Gordon Rutherford

July 30 2021

Dog tag

Many thanks, I have just received the above I did elect to go for Maximum Length and glad I did, it has enough weight to it so I know I am wearing it and have not forgotten to put it on! Engraving v/good easy to read thank you

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from this product, would you recommend it?
Neutral

Q: What can we do to improve this product?
If it aint broke don't fix it!!

Q: If you knew someone who could benefit from our service, would you recommend MedicAlert?

Robert Downes

February 01 2021

Hard-wearing dog tag

I've had one of these since the start of 2016, and worn it every time I've left the house since then. Some of the white enamel has worn out of the MEDIC ALERT logo on the front face, but other than that it's rock solid. The chain and fastener are still showing no signs of wear, and the medical information on the back face is still crisply defined (though tricky to read unless you catch it in specular light). Yes, the fastener is tiny, and stiff, and on a bad morning you'll spend three minutes trying repeatedly to get the tiny bead into the tiny niche until it clicks tight. (I have got better at doing it in one attempt, though.) So this is one for dextrous fingers, otherwise you'll need to get a chain long enough that you can pull the whole thing over your head. (Oh, and maybe don't sleep with it on: the tag tends to fall down to the back of your neck and put your spine at risk if you fidget about a lot.) Overall I much prefer this to a bracelet, which I find can put pressure on my wrist when spending all day working on a computer keyboard and mouse.

Tim Gay

December 16 2020

Medicalert

The service was average but the jewellery was poor. The necklace was impossible to fasten (or unfasten) and too small.

MedicAlert: Hello Tim, thank you for your review. As noted in the product description, the fastener for this item can be stiff and unsuitable for frequent use. The Dog Tag can be ordered with a longer chain length (up to 75cm) so you can easily pull it over your head, rather than using the fastener. If you'd like to discuss an alteration to the chain size, please do email us on info@medicalert.org.uk

Sean Hamilton

November 15 2017

I've just received my Jewellery, my dog tag necklace today. I would like to say how impressed I am with the fast turnaround as well as how efficient the dog tag & the membership are. I love how unobtrusive and discreet it is but equally that it’s visible when it needs to be. The glint off of the tag when light hits it is actually pretty cool.

Katherine Ogden-Smith

September 26 2017

Will recommend you to anyone

Thank you for sending out my dog tag and information, so quickly after I registered with you. I am very happy with the service you provided and will happily recommend you to anyone.

Matt Davis

December 22 2014

Discrete, stylish

Just the fact that it's rotated 90 degrees helps mute the 'oh gosh, it's a medic alert tag' for most casual observers, whilst remaining a clear enough sign if you know what you're looking for. It's really helped me when I needed it, and this design hasn't caused any negative reactions from anyone (as I've been instructed to visibly wear a tag, not hide it under clothing)

Tom

April 10 2014

It's not bad, but the emblem enamel comes off

The styling of the tag is nice, unobtrusive and rugged; but the enamel colouring the emblem on the front side wore off after only a few months, a bit of a shame in an item designed for full time wear.

Jonathan

November 25 2013

Does what it needs to do!

I've worn a medic alert for over 4 years now, but about 3 years ago there was a change in policy at work that prevents any jewellery being worn except a wedding ring; I had to swap from a sports band & I chose to go to the dog tag. I just have the none precious metal version & it works really well for me. Discreet, comfy to wear. I do use a dog tag silencer on mine, which is a rubber device that slips over it, this make it less cold against the skin & no sharp edges to dig in either (buy them from ebay, very cheap). I don't think anyone has commented on it, my family know I wear medic alert, so do many people at work, but I am still quite happy with how discreet it is.

Clare Cahill

November 01 2013

Stylish and unobtrusive

I can wear it everyday without necessarily feeling that I am advertising my medical information as it is a contemporary style. Most people remark that it is very stylish.

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Dog Tag (Stainless Steel)

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