When can the badge be used?

The badge can only be used when visiting a patient to provide emergency healthcare in their home. 'Emergency healthcare' may include when:

• A situation in which a patient needs immediate treatment to avoid possible loss of life or where life saving equipment in the home has failed
• A patient needs immediate treatment to alleviate acute pain or other distressing symptoms
• Childbirth is imminent or immediate post-natal treatment is required
• A child is in danger or a person is at risk of violent attack
• A patient is suffering a mental health emergency and poses a risk to themselves and/or others