The Professional Drivers' Foundation (PDF) is offering every UK truck driver a free next-of-kin (NoK) card.
The PDF, formed primarily for the welfare of lorry drivers, is urging truckers to carry the laminated card in their wallets at all times. It enables the emergency services to quickly contact loved ones in the event of a serious road traffic accident.
Supply the PDF with your own name and address and the phone number of the person you wish to be contacted in case of an emergency and it will laminate the NoK card for you. Failing that, you'll be sent a blank card to fill out and laminate yourself. The PDF says it would appreciate a small donation for laminating, "but this isn't compulsory".
Contact the PDF at 8 Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1AE, or call Pat Nicholson on 07909 995615, weekdays between 0800 and 1800. Alternatively, email pdaf@pdafund.org