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Join MedicAlert now for only $99! Gain 24/7 protection, access to vital medical information, exclusive member benefits and choose from a free Medical ID when you enrol. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer! Ends 30 September
MedicAlert® Foundation is a non-profit essential service charitable organisation that provides lifesaving medical emergency information services for people with allergies, disabilities, and other life-long health conditions.
Members actively enrolled in New Zealand
Lives saved by our Emergency Service Support line per month
Members worldwide, in 25 different countries
Amount of money the Foundation has saved the Healthcare system
To reduce avoidable harm and protect lives by providing quick, accurate, and up-to-date medical information, both digitally and linked via a Medical ID, and helps reduce the risk of the wrong treatments being administered to improve the quality of life for its members.
Dr. Marion Collins created a Medical ID bracelet for his daughter in 1956, inspiring others to seek one. This idea led to the launch of a mission to save lives.
Join MedicAlert now for only $99! Gain 24/7 protection, access to vital medical information, exclusive member benefits and choose from a free Medical ID when you enrol. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer! Ends 30 September
MedicAlert® Foundation NZ was established by the Lions Club in Upper Hutt by Lion Club President W F Downs.
MedicAlert® Foundation NZ gained popularity and has nearly 4500 members
Established as a Non Profit Incorporated Society administered by a volunteer Medical Advisory Board, management board and seven employees. The first executive director was Seymour Young.
24/7 Emergency Hotline Service was established and is maintained by Wellington Free Ambulance.
Minister of Health - Hon. George Gair awards a gold MedicAlert® Bracelet to its 20,000th member.
Patient Medical Records established on computer
New office facilities opened by Minister of Health - Hon. Bill English
MedicAlert® Foundation NZ officially opens new National Office and launches MedicAlert®’s Nationwide Patient Vitals - Electronic Health Record Service.
We presently safeguard more than 44,000 members in New Zealand and remain dedicated to preventing harm and saving lives.
A life-threatening accident led me to join Medic Alert after breaking my foot and experiencing anaphylactic shock during surgery due to anesthetic allergies. Thanks to my Medic Alert, medical professionals are now aware of my allergies, potentially saving my life in case of emergencies.
My Medic Alert bracelet will alert medical staff to the existence of my AUS should I ever be admitted to hospital in an unconscious condition as a result of a medical event or accident.
We are dedicated to giving MedicAlert® Members, subscribers and friends the most recent news and information. Be sure to return often for updates.
We are part of a global network of MedicAlert® Affiliates that use the personal emergency identification system to protect and save lives.
Our members benefit from confidence around-the-clock thanks to our internationally recognised Medical ID and a 24/7 Emergency Information Service, knowing that medical professionals are trained to look for and recognise the Medical ID and can easily retrieve a medical record when seconds count.
Enquiring minds want to know. Below you will find answers to questions that we get asked about the most. Can’t find an answer? Let us know.
We provide a free lost and found service. If you find a MedicAlert® Medical ID, return it to the Foundation, PO Box 40028, Upper Hutt 5140. We will locate the member and forward it onto them at no cost. For privacy protection, we cannot release members personal information.
Members can access their information anytime, just click sign in, or call Membership Services who can review your information with you over the phone once they have completed a security verification. Just remember, health information must come from your Health Provider. Any other information, it's important you update it regularly.
The 24/7 Emergency Hotline is a service provided by MedicAlert® Foundation New Zealand. It's accessible through the Central Emergency Ambulance Communications Centre in Wellington, funded by the New Zealand Government and staffed by Wellington Free Ambulance Employees. This hotline number, engraved on every member's MedicAlert® Medical ID and printed on every member's MedicAlert® Medical ID Card, offers immediate access to live personal, emergency contact, and health practitioner identification, along with cruicial medical information. It operates both within New Zealand and overseas through direct access to the Foundation's Global Access Service. On average, the hotline handles 300 - 400+ calls per month, as reported by the provider.
MedicAlert® Foundation is a member owned service organisation that acts to support its members. The Member Terms Statement is the basis of contract or agreement between the Foundation and its Medical Identification Members. A copy is provided on the enrolment form, available 24/7 on the Foundation's website, or upon request.
We offer a variety of products including silicone and velcro sports bands. However, our stainless steel petite emblem comes highly recommennded for babies and toddlers.
Please contact us on 0800840111 before sending a product for repairs. Alternatively, you can order new products at any time over the phone or online.
By collaborating, we enhance visibility, public awareness, and safeguard more individuals.
Through partnerships and innovation, we expand our reach to make medical data accessible in emergencies.
The organisational governance, public accountability, and setting of strategic priorities of the Foundation are the responsibilities of a volunteer Board of Directors that oversees its operations.
Small donations significantly help our non-profit Foundation. Without government funding, we rely on our members and friends to support our mission of saving lives.
