After recent events in London and scares in our city too it has become quite clear it is difficult for police/hospitals/emergency services and the like to be able to contact loved ones in event of emergencies. Of course they do all they can but an idea being launched is ICE. I was forwarded the following by an internet friend and I believe its an excellent idea so please copy and send to all you know. It could really help should, god forbid, you were invovled in an accident or suchlike so spread the word ;) :)



East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of Emergency
(ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston and in
association with Vodafone's annual life savers award.

The idea is that you store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book, and
against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In
Case of Emergency". In anemergency situation ambulance and hospital
staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able
to contact them.

It's so simple - everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also forward
this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many forwards' before
everybody will know about this. It really could save your life.

What a brilliant idea :thumbsup:
Entering it on my mobile as I type!

Sadly this only works if people know what it means - so if you're abroad for example it wont be of much use. Much better to have things like 'My Mum', 'My Work', 'My brother' and the like ;)

Of course, SOS would be the best one as we all know that :P

Copied from another board ..................


In light of resent events I think this is a Very Very good idea.

The In Case of Emergency (ICE) campaign.

The Ambulance Trust are asking for this information to be passed on to as many people as possible.

The idea is that you store the word ICE in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted 'In Case of Emergency.'

It's such a simple idea but could be really helpful in an emergency — it would save ambulance crews and hospital staff time and would ensure that a patient's loved one was contacted as soon as possible.

For further information on this campaign please visit: http://www.eastanglianambulance.com.

The idea is that you store the word ' I C E' in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency."

In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them.

It's Just so simple and everyone can do it.


Please can you also forward this to everyone who you know, family and friends,

It won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know and It really could help or even save your life.

Hopefully it will become a well known thing and at least nationwide, hence the campaign. It may not help abroad but with any luck this could take off. :)

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Thread's merged.

Joe

Great minds eh FetishFairy? ;) :D :clap:

It's a great idea, but it probably wouldn't have worked in a situation similar to yesterday's events in London.

We couldn't use our mobiles because either the networks were jammed or, which seems more likely from what has been reported today, the mobile phone companies actually shut the networks down because of the danger of mobile phones triggering further bombs, as happened in Spain.

Obviously, in a "normal" accident situation, so long as the mobile phone hadn't been damaged, the emergency services would be able to contact the ICE number given.

The reason the mobiles weren't working yesterday was that some of the bandwidth allocated to the mobile network is used solely for the emergency services in emergencies, hence there's less for the general publics mobile network to operate.

So it would have worked yesterday as the emergency services have communication channels open to them.

Oh why's this had to be moved? It would've been seen more on the main board and it involves Sheffielders? :confused: :(

Here is something for us all to do in case of future emergencies! So easy yet it could be a life saver.

A Cambridge-based paramedic has launched a national campaign with Vodafone to encourage people to store emergency contact details in their mobile phones.

Bob Brotchie, a clinical team leader for the East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust, hatched the plan last year after struggling to get contact details from shocked or injured patients.

By entering the acronym ICE – for In Case of Emergency – into the mobile’s phone book, users can log the name and number of someone who should be contacted in an emergency.

The idea follows research carried out by Vodafone that shows more than 75 per cent of people carry no details of who they would like telephoned following a serious accident.

The full story is here

http://www.eastanglianambulance.com/content/news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=646104183

Well done owdlad!.... What a bloomin fantastic idea!
When i have an important number i use most regularily i put a few "a's" on the front of the name so its the first number to come up.:thumbsup:

I should have learned where the search button was situated before I posted this :blush:

People, glass houses and stones spring to mind :rolleyes:

[MOD NOTE] Threads re-merged!

Originally posted by kblade
Oh why's this had to be moved? It would've been seen more on the main board and it involves Sheffielders? :confused: :(

Had it been, in true Royston Vasey style, a local scheme for local people, yes, Sheffield Chat.

As it's applicable to anyone and originated in Cambridgeshire, General Chit Chat.

Joe :)

This was forwarded to me: I think it's a really good idea, especially given this weeks' events......

East Anglican Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston and in association with Vodafone's annual life savers award.

The idea is that you store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them.

It's so simple - everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also forward this to everybody, it won't take too many forwards'
before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life.

This is a cracking idea...simple but effective!

What about a range of ICE jewellery too?
Tags, bracelets, discreet badges etc, maybe some codes on too for medical conditions like diabetes or anaesthesia allergy

Any manufacturers out there?

sorry mod's for not searching... was so keen to let everyone know!

i remember a similar thing for the elderly where you put a contact number in an empty milk bottle in the fridge! everyone has a fridge (don't they?!) and that way someone can find an emergency contact in your own home.

This was forwarded to me: I think it's a really good idea, especially given last weeks events



East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston and in association with Vodafone's annual life savers award.



The idea is that you store the word "ICE" in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them.



It's so simple - everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also forward this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many forwards'

before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life.

it is a great idea... its already been posted a few days ago but this brings it back up to top :D

Here here! I agree too!

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Threads merged....again.

PLEASE use the Search function!!

Thanks,

Joe

Following the disaster in London . . . East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of Emergency ( ICE ) " campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston.

The idea is that you store the word " I C E " in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would
want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency".

In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them. It's so simple that everyone can do it. Please do.

Please will you also email this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about this.
It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.
For more than one contact name ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.


http://www.eastanglianambulance.com/content/news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=646104183


I think this is an excellent idea

Ooops, think you'll find this had already been covered :thumbsup:

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?threadid=48426&highlight=ice

A Cambridge-based paramedic has launched a national campaign with
Vodafone to encourage people to store emergency contact details in their
mobile phones.

Bob Brotchie, a clinical team leader for the East Anglian Ambulance NHS
Trust, hatched the plan last year after struggling to get contact
details from shocked or injured patients.

By entering the acronym ICE ? for In Case of Emergency ? into the
mobile's phone book, users can log the name and number of someone who
should be contacted in an emergency.

The idea follows research carried out by Vodafone that shows more than
75 per cent of people carry no details of who they would like telephoned
following a serious accident.

Bob, 41, who has been a paramedic for 13 years, said: "I was reflecting
on some of the calls I've attended at the roadside where I had to look
through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a
shocked or injured person.

"It's difficult to know who to call. Someone might have "mum" in their
phone book but that doesn't mean they'd want them contacted in an
emergency.

"Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know
immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even
know of their medical history."

For more than one contact name ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc


The campaign was launched this week by Bob and Falklands war hero Simon
Weston in association with Vodafone's annual Life Savers Awards.


cut & paste & send as email to others :thumbsup:

There's already a thread about ICE. Pre-dates the London bombings.

[MOD NOTE] Threads merged.

Well at least we know the ideas taking off!! Multiple merging going on LOL!!

:D

Originally posted by Ann_x
It's a great idea, but it probably wouldn't have worked in a situation similar to yesterday's events in London.

We couldn't use our mobiles because either the networks were jammed or, which seems more likely from what has been reported today, the mobile phone companies actually shut the networks down because of the danger of mobile phones triggering further bombs, as happened in Spain.

Obviously, in a "normal" accident situation, so long as the mobile phone hadn't been damaged, the emergency services would be able to contact the ICE number given.

ann sorry but it would work as they dont need the mobile network to be up and running to see you phonebook in the phone, obviously if the phone was damaged it may be a problem but then again sim cards are quite hardy things and could be tried in another phone.:D

some mentioned using mum dad etc.

the problem here is if you've been in an accident at 4am how are the paramedics to know that you get on with your dad? or that he's stable enough to take news like that at 4am.

bloke was on radio 5 last night. he said put ICE - {name} so they know who to ask for.

great idea!

Found this on another site, seems like a good idea:

Help out in a crisis - with ICE

A Cambridge-based paramedic has launched a national campaign with Vodafone to encourage people to store emergency contact details in their mobile phones.

Bob Brotchie, a clinical team leader for the East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust, hatched the plan last year after struggling to get contact details from shocked or injured patients.

By entering the acronym ICE – for In Case of Emergency – into the mobile’s phone book, users can log the name and number of someone who should be contacted in an emergency.

The idea follows research carried out by Vodafone that shows more than 75 per cent of people carry no details of who they would like telephoned following a serious accident.

Bob, 41, who has been a paramedic for 13 years, said: “I was reflecting on some of the calls I’ve attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person.

“It’s difficult to know who to call. Someone might have “mum” in their phone book but that doesn’t mean they’d want them contacted in an emergency.

“Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we’d know immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even know of their medical history.”

The campaign was launched this week by Bob and Falklands war hero Simon Weston in association with Vodafone’s annual Life Savers Awards.

Vodafone spokesperson Ally Stevens said: “The Life Savers Awards already demonstrate, through practical example, the important role a mobile phone can play when minutes matter in an emergency.

“By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will now also help the rescue services quickly contact a friend or relative – which could be vital in a life or death situation.”

The campaign is also asking people to think carefully about who will be their ICE partner - with helpful advice on who to choose - particularly if that person has to give consent for emergency medical treatment.

Bob hopes that all emergency services will promote ICE in their area as part of a national awareness campaign to highlight the importance of carrying next of kin details at all times.

He said the idea was for the benefit of loved ones as well as the patient.

“Research suggests people recover quicker from the psychological effects of their loved one being hurt if they are involved at an earlier stage and they can reach them quickly," he added.

He said he hoped mobile phone companies would now build the ICE contact into future models, adding: "It's not a difficult thing to do. As many people say they carry mobile phones in case of an emergency, it seems natural this information should be kept there."
http://www.eastanglianambulance.com/content/news/newsdetail.asp?newsID=646104183

Guess what?

Found this on THIS site!

Seems like a good idea.... :D

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48426

Hmm, I'd say great minds think alike - I admit I didn't do a search first :blush:

I thought this thread was going to be about packing severed limbs in ice to keep them "fresh" until they can be re-attached.

Very weary of chain emails i get but this one sounds good:

Following the disaster in London . . .

East Anglian Ambulance Service have launched a national "In case of Emergency ( ICE ) " campaign.

The idea is that you store the word " I C E " in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency".

In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them. It's so simple that everyone can do it. Please do.

Please will you also email this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could help the emergency services in doing their job.

For more than one contact name ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.

I heard this on Hallam FM the day after the terrible bombings in London... I think its a good idea... especially with ICE 1 2 3 4 etc... at least there wouldnt be a panic on if the one and only ICE person couldnt be contacted...

:thumbsup: to ICE

Just a bump to keep it to the top.

I think ICE is a fantastic idea but someone mentioned on another forum something that might be a problem.

What happens if the phone is locked? Obviously the emergency servcies won't have the code so is there a way round this?

Brilliant idea, hopefully won't need to use it, but I heard it mentioned on Sky news. Put it in my mobile straight away. I also carry a donor card..same sentiments, hope I don't need to use it! BTW Saxon has a good point about mobiles being locked, maybe there will be a way round it, who knows.

Has anyone heard of I.C.E othwise known as In Case of Emergency?
In light of the London bombings the Police I believe are now advising people to have an I.C.E number on their mobile phone.
Iwould like to start a poll regarding this.
regards
Tony

if u use the search facility you'll find a thread on this already :thumbsup:

I'm not going to even bother taking part in this poll.....there has already been so many threads (which all have been merged into one), so this one seems quite unnecessary! :loopy:

Mod: Threads merged.

What a waste
You do a search of I.C.E and NOTHING came up.
So then you find the thread has been merged and poll removed such an important issue like this it needs to be kept going at the front:rant:

Originally posted by Saxon
I think ICE is a fantastic idea but someone mentioned on another forum something that might be a problem.

What happens if the phone is locked? Obviously the emergency servcies won't have the code so is there a way round this?

These days it comes up on the phone how to unlock the phone... I know for sure my phone does... When a few digits are pressed it comes up with the right ones to press ie: * unlock - unlock appears on the screen... i think you'll find this correct for Nokia most phones too...

Originally posted by scubatony61
What a waste
You do a search of I.C.E and NOTHING came up.
So then you find the thread has been merged and poll removed such an important issue like this it needs to be kept going at the front:rant:

What are you on about? The poll is still there, and the position on the forum depends on when it was last posted on. :confused:

just done it on my mobile too yes agreed what a good idea will spread the word :thumbsup: :thumbsup: probably would save a lot of time too

Originally posted by Angel05
These days it comes up on the phone how to unlock the phone... I know for sure my phone does... When a few digits are pressed it comes up with the right ones to press ie: * unlock - unlock appears on the screen... i think you'll find this correct for Nokia most phones too... I think what Saxon meant was, when the phone is switched on after being turned off, it may ask for a passcode which only the owner of the phone would know.

The unlock message is to unlock the keys, not the phone itself.

I didnt really know about it until I read it on here, see, the forum is good for somet!!
But seriously, I think its an excellent idea, I now have an ICE number on my phone, j.i.c, and so does my o/h now.
I think a hell of a lot more people should be made aware of this, tv, radio adverts and billboards, even on the buses instead of daft poems about vandalism. Not saying that vandalism isnt wrong, but public awareness of ICE should be a lot more widespread and the message spread across in as many ways as possible.
I, for one, will be telling everyone about it to try and raise public awareness just that little bit more!
:thumbsup:

If there was an accident that meant you were badly injured, what are the chances your phone would still work? :confused:

Originally posted by Kristian
If there was an accident that meant you were badly injured, what are the chances your phone would still work? :confused: I said something very similar, K, in one of the original threads about I.C.E., and I also pointed that, in a situation similar to what happened in London recently, it may not be possible to actually switch a mobile on, because of the threat that a mobile could trigger an explosive device, and the networks may have temporarily disabled sim cards in a particular area.

Originally posted by Ann_x
I said something very similar, K, in one of the original threads about I.C.E., and I also pointed that, in a situation similar to what happened in London recently, it may not be possible to actually switch a mobile on, because of the threat that a mobile could trigger an explosive device, and the networks may have temporarily disabled sim cards in a particular area.

Maybe it's just better to stick to filling in the emergency contact page in your diary!

Originally posted by Ann_x
I also pointed that, in a situation similar to what happened in London recently, it may not be possible to actually switch a mobile on, because of the threat that a mobile could trigger an explosive device

I think, if the emergancy services consider there may be a bomb in the area, they won't be wasting time ringing people from everyone's mobile. The priority will be to remove survivors to a place of safety, then make the calls.

I doubt that we will see paramedics making the calls from the scene of an accident - their priority will be treating the patient.

I have an ICE contact in my phone - good idea!

All.
I am unsure if this has already been documented somewhere before on this site. But I'll put it on anyway.

Simon Weston (Falklands, Sir Galahad) along with the East Anglian Ambulance crew have come up with an initiative in light of the recent nationwide terror attacks/alerts.

It's simple, all you have to do is add a number in your mobile labelled as ICE (In case of Emergency) and the number you wish to be used to contact someone in the event of emergency.

You could have as many as you like, but I guess 3 or 4 is the norm, spouse/partner/mum/sister etc. These can be labelled as ICE1, ICE2 ICE3 and so on.

I beleive this initiative is being supported by the emergency services, and will ensure contact is made with next of kin etc, God forbid the need ever arises.

Hope this helps, and enjoy your day. :thumbsup:

I think this is a very good idea, I heard about it on the radio today so thought i would bring this back.
Do you have an ICE number in your mobile?