Emergency Contact Details (ICE)

If you haven't already done so, it's a very good idea to set up an ICE contact (ICE = In Case of Emergency) on your phone. It's a small step that can make a big difference when it matters most. Here’s why it’s worth doing:

🚑 Faster help in emergency

If the worst were to happen and you’re unconscious, injured, or unable to speak, first responders can quickly find someone to contact without unlocking your phone or guessing who to call.

🏥 Better medical decisions

Your ICE contact can contain info—like allergies, medications, medical history—which could be critical for emergency personnel.

🔒 Works even when your phone is locked

Most smartphones (iPhone & Android) allow ICE contacts to be accessed from the lock screen. 

Setting up an ICE contact on your phone

On an iPhone this is done using the Health App:

• Tap your profile picture then select Medical ID and Edit
  
• Then select Emergency Contacts

On Android:

• Go to the Settings app
• Then scroll down and select Safety & Emergency

While you are setting up the ICE contact make sure you enable 'show on lock' screen.

The precise instructions vary depending on what phone and model you have. But you can Google 'how to set up ICE Contact on phone/model'. ChatGPT will also give you good detailed instructions.