This began from an idea that a policeman in Fife had since been adopted by the Kendal Lions in 1999 and then in 2004 by the Lions Multiple District Convention.

Today, this ‘Message in a Bottle’ has become widely known nationally.

While it is focused on the more vulnerable people in our community, anyone can have an accident at home, so this scheme can benefit anyone, including you. If an accident or illness occurs at home, it will save the emergency services valuable time identifying you and your emergency contacts. By indicating whether you have special medication or allergies, it is a potential lifesaver and provides peace of mind to users and their friends and families.

The Message in a Bottle scheme is free and involves completing a medical/contact form, inserting it into the plastic bottle provided, and placing it in the fridge. Two stickers, one to put on the fridge door and one just inside the front door, are also provided to alert emergency services in the event of a home accident or illness.

Burgess Hill District Lions provides these bottles to everyone needing them.  We keep a large stock and supply it to smaller Lions Clubs who wish to issue it in their areas.