News from Butler & Grace - medical and personalised jewellery

A service animal could be a life-changing companion for you if you live with a medical condition. A dog can be an invaluable partner and a faithful life companion, but for people with disabilities and other medical conditions it can be much more than that: it can be a real lifesaver.

Here is everything that you need to know about service animals ...

With just a bit of extra planning around medical conditions, open communication about allergies and the right type of adjustments for epilepsy, diabetes or autism, your child will be able to look forward to the upcoming school year as much as any kid their age.

Whatever your medical condition is, there’s no real reason why it should prevent you from having a love life that is exciting and fulfilling. With open honest conversations and some simple adjustments to dates, you'll be ready when Cupid's arrow strikes...

One of the most controversial parts of life during this Coronavirus pandemic seems to be face masks. Why should you wear one? When do you need to wear one? And is anyone exempt from this policy? How can you communicate that you are "Mask Exempt?"

To make it easier to identify medical information in an emergency situation, there are two commonly used symbols that medical staff are trained to look out for. What are they? And which one should you choose for your medical alert or ID jewellery?

You can teach them how to pack their own school bag and make their lunch, but sometimes there are more detailed things that they need to remember: a locker code, bus number, or school lunch code. What's a better way of remembering these details than a personalised piece of jewellery?

How an ID bracelet can help give young people the freedom to see the world, while keeping them safe and in touch with their family. Advice on the best ID or medical alert jewellery to meet your travelling needs.

Wearing a medical alert bracelet can ensure that your medical conditions or needs are communicated quickly and easily, especially if you are unresponsive or unconscious when paramedics arrive.

But which wrist is best for your medical ID bracelet?

Common medical abbreviations can be very helpful if you need to fit extra wording onto your charm, or if you want to keep your text short and sharp.

But it is important to make sure that you balance the advantages of brevity, with any chance of possible confusion or ambiguity. Stick to well known abbreviations to make sure that they are well understood.

Do you wish to customise a medical wristband but don't know what colours to choose? In this blog, we will share some handy tips so you can create the perfect wristband just for you. It's quite simple and easy to choose the right colour combination for your custom engraved wristband. And with a few easy tips, you can design the engraving you want too. 

You’re in good company if you are thinking of a medical bracelet for your mum or dad. So how can you make the gift as successful as possible? What’s the best way to go about it? Find out in this blog ...

So many medical bracelets start with good intentions but don't do the job. Here's five quick and easy tips to find the best medical alert bracelet for YOU.