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MEDiCARE is a widget implementation of the UK NHS Choices mobile service run by NHS Choices and Directgov, enriched with Google Mobile Search. It provides location-based SMS and mobile search access to local information on: Accident and Emergency Hospitals, Alcohol services, dentists, GPs, opticians, pharmacists, sexual health services, stop-smoking services, walk-in centres.
Results include addresses and phone numbers that can be clicked-to-call, allowing instant access in case of emergency.
Requirements
1) Vodafone Widget Manager
2) Internet Connection
IMPORTANT: While MEDiCARE can handle multiple countries, this is a UK-only version!
1) Vodafone Widget Manager
2) Internet Connection
IMPORTANT: While MEDiCARE can handle multiple countries, this is a UK-only version!
Usage Instructions
To use location-based SMS, click on the "Go" button. The phone's SMS client will open an SMS pre-populated with the correct recipient number (NHS) and keyword. Press send to send the SMS to NHS.
To use mobile search, simply enter the postcode or location around which you wish to search for NHS services and click on the magnifier button.
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| SonyEricsson | K800iv | 1 | 0 |
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