Get one of our Premium Silicone Emergency Alert Bands FREE  when you spend over £12 (exc. shipping) from    any   of our hand sanitizer  ranges. 
 
These are wonderful quality bands carrying the international In Case of Emergency symbol, URL for You ID Me and a short-form ID number. Their usual price is £9.99 in store.
 
Use this as a new profile for you or a friend or have us link it with your existing ID number*. 

Me and my small team at You ID Me wish each and every one of our customers a very happy new year ahead.

I'm purposely not going to make this message long or fill it with 'ra ra'; there's quite enough of that around. It might just be me but I can't  quite bring myself to 'chime' with it at the moment.

I'm writing this at 08:50 on New Years Day and it's clear that across the UK  'the situation' remains very challenging for many of you; our customers and members, with tier 4   restrictions in place in many areas  of the country.

However nor will I allow pessimism to mar this  New Year wish to you.  If hope is anything then it isn't simply  'potential'; it's a forward-thinking force; it's kinetic; movement;  energy.

So  when I say Happy New Year I sincerely wish for that positive energy for you and for your loved ones and I wish for it to be long-lasting; to be abundant in all areas of your life - your health, your happiness, your relationships, your career, your finances. Let it permeate every area!

Now  whilst all that may come across as somewhat philosophical, that's okay.  The start of the year is a great time to be philosophical isn't it?

So I'll keep it brief and add three quick thoughts: -

"Hope walks through the fire. Faith leaps over it." - Author unknown.

"This is not a full stop, this is a comma [...]"   - Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Britain's first black female bishop.

And one of my personal favorites that I've 'stolen' from Abraham Lincoln   and selfishly adapted to my own personal circumstances many times over the years... You can fill in the last word 'blank '  of President Lincoln's  quote below to suit yourself. I'm sure he'd be fine with that!  Btw  in the original the last word was 'country'  which may still be apt.

"The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty. And we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new we must think anew. And act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves.  And then we  shall save our ___________."

Happy New Year for 2021 and beyond.

Take care and thank you for reading. 

Lee <lc>

A new tool that assists those exempt from wearing face coverings when challenged in public has been launched by the You ID Me emergency ID and alert service.

The 'Face Mask Exemption Splash' displays a special message on any device to confirm that a member is officially exempt from wearing a face mask / covering in public.

Company MD Lee Cunningham said "It helps diffuse uncomfortable situations where people are unfairly challenged - sometimes quite aggressively - for not wearing a face covering whilst they're out and about in public.

It  works by quickly demonstrating to others that the person is officially exempt  from wearing a face covering   due to a  medical condition.   It's compatible   with   any mobile device   - without the need for downloading an app, "

"The tool is free to use for our Platinum Plan members who can    choose to leave the face mask exemption splash on permanently or use it only when they plan to venture out in public eg. for shopping  trips or other outdoor pursuits. 

A simple toggle switch is all it takes to switch the splash on or off; users just log in, choose  their setting. Done."

​HMRC have provided good guidance on the law around face covering exemption. In short  if  you have a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability or where putting on, wearing or removing a face covering will cause you severe distress you can be exempted. 

As a result many members with condition  such as asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, anxiety as well as hidden disabilities carry one of our combined     face mask exemption / medical ID cards.    So our new tool can be greatly beneficial for them.

The new face mask exemption splash can be used now by You ID Me members on the Platinum Plan.  A table comparing You ID Me service plans is  here.

In this short video Lee reviews  the You ID me sports ID bracelet for runners, cyclists  and other lone sportsters...

You can find this product in our store here: -  Sport ID Wristband for runners / cyclists

In this short video  which came about by accident really, I explain why I wear one of our premium silicone emergency medical alert bracelets. - despite them only being £9.99 plus shipping.

I also explain how in a real life emergency situation how such a simple bracelet can give paramedics or first responders all the vital ID and information they need to be abe to treat me quickly and effectively - straight to ANY mobile device plus, how the system can alert my wife to let her know I have a problem.

But  in addition to this, rather than just say "Hey wife, your husband has a problem..." the system has the capability of sharing the contact details of the first responder so that she in turn can contact them to get the very latest  updates on what has happened, my  condition, my whereabouts and what's happening next.

You ID Me is the only emergency medical ID  and alert service that does this. We think you will agree that in an emergency  this can change what happens next for the better.

Thanks for reading and watching the video and, if you fancy one of these silicone bands head on over to: - 
https://www.you-id.me/store/p480/silicone-medical-alert-band-wristbands.html

Take care. Stay safe.

LC

When a Platinum Plan  emergency ID profile is accessed an  emergency services number   is presented 'behind' a speed dial button on the screen of the  device being used to view the profile. 

Historically it wasn't possible  for users to amend this number.

Members  are now able to update the "Emergency  Services Number"  field   within their profile.

This can be useful for those living in other countries or those planning to  travel abroad  that wish to enter the local emergency services number  for the country they are visiting.

Disposable Face Masks and Sanitizers for You ID Me Members

People in England are being advised to wear face coverings for the first time in certain shops and on public transport.

We have sourced a supply of CE Certified disposable face masks which can be found in our  Personal Protection store page  along with hand sanitizing lotion and gel. We're aiming to increase the mask range from reputable manufacturers.  
You'll need to enter your You ID Me number to be able to purchase any items so please have this handy.

Click   here   to be taken to the Ahead Solutions store page set up for You ID Me members.

We're pleased to announce that since last week, every order  for a medical ID product from us also ships with  a complimentary ID wallet card on which you can write your ID number.  

Early feedback from a handful of members is that they love the little gesture.

It's no biggie really; it's just  a simple and effective way of helping keep our members that little bit safer by allowing them a second  form of emergency ID that they can pop in their wallet or purse and forget about.

If  you'd like to get a free You ID Me ID number for yourself, a friend or colleague you can get our service free too. Just register here for your free ID and we'll send you one immediately.

We're excited to launch  our limited edition contactless medical  ID and alert card today.

With built in NFC chip, printed QR code and ID number, this 'Thank You NHS' limited edition medical ID card includes three quick and easy ways for first responders to see your profile on any connected device. Learn more about this limited edition offer.
 
There are two ways to get hold of your fully personalised 'Thank You NHS' medical ID card:

1) Get a Free Card
Get this beautiful card free when you upgrade your plan to Platinum with Alerts at £4.99 a month. We'll link your card to your existing profile and send your card totally free.
 
We'll donate £1 to NHS Charities Together (Reg charity number 1186569) for every month you remain on our Platinum with Alerts Plan. Learn more about this limited edition offer.

​2) Or,,, Order and Pay for a Card
Order your limited edition card today and and pay just £19.99. If you're an existing customer we can link your card to your current profile or we can allocate a fresh ID number for new customers.
 
We'll donate £1 to NHS Charities Together (Reg charity number 1186569) for every card ordered. Learn more about this limited edition.

Our parent company Ahead Solutions UK  has earmarked a stock of anti-bacterial hand sanitizer  for You ID Me customers.

As people have raced buy these products, the shelves for hand sanitizer sprays and gels in many shops and stores   across the UK have been left empty. Many who would really benefit  from these products have  had wasted journeys as they've traveled from store to store.