Pay It Forward
Pay it Forward

In New Zealand, only 2.6% of people are registered with MedicAlert® Foundation, yet 22% need it’s services. This means that thousands of kiwis live without the vital, immediate support MedicAlert® provides in an emergency. With your donation, we can bridge this gap. Every dollar helps bring life-saving services to those who need them most. Donate today and protect a fellow kiwi who cannot afford this protection.

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Important: If this is an emergency and you are a healthcare professional, please call our 24/7 emergency response service immediately

+64 4 472 2999

What happens in an Emergency

Locating and correctly utilising a MedicAlert® Service Supported Medical ID in an emergency situation can help speed up an emergency response, diagnosis, treatment and potentially save someone's life.

Someone with an emergency kit with flashing lights of an ambulance behind

In an Emergency, look for the MedicAlert® Medical ID

Step 1

Look

Check around the wrist or neck (pulse points) for a MedicAlert® Service Supported Medical ID.

Step 2

Read

Review the medically validated information clearly engraved on the back of the Service Supported Medical ID.

Step 3

Access

Access vital medical, legal, and identification information through the MedicAlert® Service Portal or 24/7 Emergency Hotline.

Step 4

Advise

Use the information provided to prevent harm, protect life, respect rights & inform Emergency Contacts.