Your medical information. On you. Keeping you safe.

A stroke is a sudden 'brain attack' that occurs when the blood flow to part of the brain is cut off. Usually, this is due to a blood clot. It usually comes out of the blue, which may bring unexpected changes to your life. Lack of confidence and low self esteem can be common due to feelings of frustration that you cannot do things you could do before the stroke.

We are aware that regaining confidence after a stroke is one of the top priorities defined by stroke survivors. It is important to focus on regaining some independence and to continue to learn new skills whilst setting realistic goals.

Being a member of MedicAlert will help you take back control of your life and offer you and your family valuable peace of mind by keeping you safe in an emergency.

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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.

The sooner you receive treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen. 

MedicAlert ID allows access to information about your medical conditions, your medications and medical history.

“Once I received my MedicAlert bracelet I gained the confidence to go out and do stuff. I had the confidence to be me again; I knew if I had an issue in public with my MedicAlert bracelet on, people could see what my condition was.”

Signs that you may be having a stroke

There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes1. In England, one in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime, with an estimated 30% having more than one stroke2.

The main symptoms of stroke can be remembered with the word FAST:


FAST Stroke Signs



Other symptoms can include:

Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, including legs, hands or feet.
Difficulty finding words or speaking in clear sentences.
Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight in one or both eyes.
Sudden memory loss or confusion, and dizziness or a sudden fall.
A sudden, severe headache.

"I have worn a MedicAlert bracelet for 40 years - the peace of mind it brings is invaluable." - Jenny Woodall

What do you need to do to join?

Create account

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

Add medical info

Including allergies, conditions, medications, history, documents and contacts.

Choose a medical ID

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We check your record

Our in-house medical professionals ensure your record is medically sound.

MedicAlert membership costs less than 10p a day, with a wide range of medical ID jewellery at affordable prices. 

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