Data Link scheme in Hassocks, Keymer and Clayton Neighbourhood Watch area

Data Link for the home...

Data Link is a voluntary scheme for anyone who feels vulnerable and would be reassured to know that essential information is readily available to the emergency services, should they suffer an accident or sudden illness.

Data Link in the home takes the form of a simple to use information recording system which is placed in the fridge.  A sticker on the fridge door and inside entrance door to the home informs the emergency services that the resident is involved in the scheme and that medical and contact information is available in the case of an emergency.

Why in the fridge?  Should an incident occur in the home causing damage, the inside of a fridge often survives intact for longer.

Data Link for the car...

This scheme is based on the same principles as Data Link for the home, but includes a photo of the member for identification, with stickers placed on car windows, and the information stored underneath the passenger seat sun visor.  It is hoped that should there be an emergency, the medical and other information provided could help the emergency services save lives.

The scheme is explained very well in more detail at:
www.datalinksuffolk.org.uk

The scheme started originally in Australia and Canada and started in the UK in Littlehampton in March 2000.  It is gaining popularity in many other places in the UK.

A Data Link pack, consisting of a form, door stickers, information and a suitable container is readily available free from:

The Health Centre, Windmill Avenue
Both Pharmacies in the village
Princess Royal Hospital
Age Concern, Dale Avenue
Your NHW co-ordinator
Mid Sussex NHW
(see products page order form)

In case of difficulty, you can download our pack containing all the sheets and instructions in the kit, and print it off.
Then all you need find is a suitable container.

Download Data Link pack (225KB)
Downloading and Printing info here.