Hackney radio circuit Glasgow Taxis is to pioneer a new safety first aid card to help cab passengers who suffer from epilepsy.
Teaming up with national charity Epilepsy Scotland, the organisation is making sure drivers know what to do if a passenger suddenly takes a seizure in the back of the cab.
Over 1,000 Glasgow Taxis drivers will now carry an epilepsy first aid card in their cab visor. Giving detailed instructions on what to do in an emergency, the card is sure to come in handy.
Glasgow Taxis spokesperson, Kevin Deane, told The Cabbie: “There’s no doubt this card is going to make a difference. Not only will members of the public feel safe and secure in the back of the cab, it will also help raise awareness.
“Drivers are so important to Glasgow Taxis and a big part of the job is making people feel comfortable. With this card, the public’s confidence in their Glasgow Taxis driver will improve even further.”
The cards are part of a country-wide campaign by Epilepsy Scotland to promote epilepsy awareness. The charity has also enlisted the help of glamorous teen model and epilepsy sufferer Rosie Gilmour to help get their message across.
The 16-year-old from Dunblane was first diagnosed with the condition at the tender age of nine. Only a few years ago, she endured as many as 30 fits a day.
Now, as the new ambassador for Epilepsy Scotland, the stunning teenager is determined not to let her condition take over her life. What’s more, she wants others to learn more about it.
Rosie, who was recently signed by modeling firm Colours Agency, said: “By sharing my own experiences and listening to others, I hope I can help people all over Scotland. Everyone needs to open up, and I hope by being an ambassador, people will open up to me.”
Epilepsy Scotland Chief Executive Leslie Young added: “People with epilepsy often rely more on public transport and taxis, so our free card gives drivers the confidence to take charge and may stop some unnecessary trips to A&E.