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Why is Using You ID Me the Safest Option?


You ID Me is the UK's Leading Emergency ID Service

Wearing or carrying an emergency ID product that uses "You ID Me" is safer because it works harder for you in case of emergency. You ID Me can quickly and efficiently perform up four potentially life-saving tasks in a matter of seconds: - 

  1. Provide first responders with your vital ID, emergency contact and medical information
  2. Alert your emergency contacts' phone/s to let them know you have a problem
  3. Share your first responder's contact details with your emergency contacts
  4. Walkalone provides a 'distress button' that alerts your contacts with a map of your location
Emergency medical ID and alert service. Unique ID entered at homepage by paramedic or first responder.
Unique ID entered for fast access to emergency info
Emergency medical ID as shown on a  paramedic's mobile phone. You ID Me is a powerful way to carry all your lifesaving emergency ID, medical and contact information.
Emergency medical information displayed on paramedic's phone.
PC screen showing a lost child's ID profile. The You ID Me system would have alerted parents' mobile phone to let them know that their missing child's emergency ID profile has been accessed by a third party.
Emergency medical information displayed on pc screen.

Let's look at each in turn

Providing first responders with your vital ID
In an emergency situation, You ID Me quickly sends the vital information that you've registered to the first responders phone. They simply scan your QR code or enter your ID into the You ID Me portal. 

So all the vital ID, medical & contact information you've registered can be accessed in seconds by any first responder from any internet connected device, from anywhere in the world.


The images above are examples of how vital ID and contact information look on different devices. The first image shows the portal homepage where your first responder would enter your unique ID. Click to enlarge.
Alerting your emergency contacts
Depending on your plan level "You ID Me" can also alert your designated emergency contact's phone/s - if you've set this feature up - within a few seconds of your profile being accessed.
Emergency medical SMS alerts to loved ones lets them know that you are having an emergency. Each of your selected emergency contacts can receive instant SMS text alerts.
An instant emergency SMS alert lets loved ones know that you are having a medical emergency.
Share first responder contact details
Assuming you have emergency alerts set up, "You ID Me" can also provide your designated contact/s with the first responder's contact details*.

Your first responder will be asked if they wish to share their contact details with your emergency contacts when he/she accesses your emergency ID profile.

If they select "Yes" they'll be presented with a field for their name and contact number. This will then ba added to the alert that is sent to your emergency contacts. If they select "No" then the alert will be sent immediately without their contact information. 

Remember in a time-critical emergency, there may be more urgent things to do that add their contact details; only they can decide at the time.
Alerting your contacts with a map of your location with Walkalone
Depending on your plan level you'll be able to access the Walkalone personal safety tool fron your You ID Me dashboard. 

Walkalone lets your contacts know you're in danger or you don't feel safe, plus it provides a map showing your location. 
  • Always on & ready to alert your emergency contacts
  • Informs them you have a problem; ​you're scared or don't feel safe
  • Provides a map showing your location
You will need a You ID Me profile on the Platinum Plan to use Walkalone. Existing You ID Me customers can upgrade to Platinum with Alerts to unlock Walkalone to your profile. Learn more about Walkalone here.
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