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Introduction

We're pleased to introduce the Age Friendly Dementia Safeguarding Scheme for Lisburn and Castlereagh.

In collaboration with local organisations and statutory partners, LCCC Age Friendly is offering wristbands and hang tags with essential personalised emergency details.

These tools are designed to ensure the safety of individuals living with dementia and provide peace of mind for their caregivers. 

How can you help?

Over 20,000 people are living with dementia across Northern Ireland, and this is set to increase to 60,000 by 2050.

Many individuals living with dementia may struggle to communicate when they need help.

Our Dementia Safeguarding Scheme provides wristbands and hang tags with vital emergency details.

If you come across someone wearing one of these devices, you can quickly access their essential details using NFC technology on your mobile device.

How do the wristbands and hang tags work?

To read the tag, you'll need an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet. Please follow the step by step instructions below.

1. Enable NFC: 

iPhones: NFC is always enabled.

Android: You may need to enable NFC in your device settings.
2. Unlock your device

3. Hold your device near the NFC tag. 

iPhone: Position the top edge of the phone near the tag (close to the camera).

Android: Hold the back middle of the phone near the tag.
4. Wait for a notification. Your device will detect the tag and display a notification or open an app automatically.
5. View the information. Tap the notification to access a phone number of a person who knows the individual and will assist them appropriately.

 

Helpful tips 

  • Keep your device close, just like holding a magnet near metal.

  • Check your phone settings to ensure NFC is enabled.

  • Be patient, some device may take a few seconds to register the tag. You may need to try more than once.

  • If you can’t get the tag to work please phone 101.

  • By learning how to use this simple technology, you can help
    safeguard vulnerable individuals and ensure they receive the right
    support when they need it.

Register

If you would like to register for a wearable device, please click the link below. 
 

Register