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What is Message in a Bottle Scheme? |
The
Message in a Bottle Scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage
people living on their own to keep their basic personal and medical
details in a common location where it can be easily found in an
emergency.
Woking Lions Clubs together with the Lions clubs of South West Surrey
have adopted the idea and are supplying bottles to anyone who needs
them throughout the area. The scheme is supported by Woking Borough
Council. |
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How does the scheme work? |
| As the name suggests, the personal information
is kept in a bottle. The bottle is plastic, with a push fit lid, and
is big enough to hold the necessary information. The bottle is then
kept in the fridge, where the emergency services will expect to look
for it in the event of being called to your home. They will be alerted
to your membership of the scheme by two labels which are unique to
the scheme. One is fixed to the back of the front door (or the door
most used to access the premises), and the second is attached to the
door of the fridge. |
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How much does the scheme cost? |
| Lions cover the costss and will provide
the bottles free but appreciate any donations to help sponsor the
scheme. |
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Where can i get a bottle from? |
| Most Health Centres, Doctor’s Surgeries,
Chemists and have supplies of bottles and forms. See the list for
Woking area by clicking on the Bottle Centres web page. |
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