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Guernsey’s ambulance service has stressed the peace of mind taking out a subscription brings.
Benefits of joining the scheme include up to five free emergency ambulance responses, including assessment and treatment by qualified clinicians for subscribers; up to 10 non-emergency patient transfers; up to five Flying Christine marine ambulance transfers.
Ambulance and Rescue Finance Director Simon Gardiner said: "No one wants to think 2025 is going to be a year they need an ambulance, but the truth is we respond to 7,000 callouts every year.
"The subscription means if you're one of them, you won't receive a bill. We know it's a time of year when money is tight, but it really is something you'll be extremely glad you took out if you need to call us.
"We are talking about the equivalent of 19p per day, for an adult. You can pay at any Guernsey Post branch and online. It just takes a few minutes and could save you a lot of financial worry."
An adult subscription is £68.
An ambulance subscription also covers the Flying Christine III, which is currently celebrating 30 years of service and assists people needing emergency transfers from other islands in the Bailiwick.
Anyone without a subscription faces a bill of £622 if they're transferred from Herm, and £2,329 if transferred from Sark. The Flying Christine III has responded to more than 1,000 callouts in its history.
"We keep these costs as low as we can, running an efficient and effective service for visitors and residents alike. This is why we're urging you to buy a subscription for just £68 for an adult, to avoid having to pay these full costs should the worse happen."
Anyone with an existing direct debit does not need to take any action as existing direct debits will updated and automatically be renewed.
Ambulance and Rescue recently held four outreach sessions at Beau Sejour and St Martin's Community Centre to help people with the sign-up process.
The ambulance service will also be using the Pop-Up shop in Smith Street at the start of January to increase awareness of the scheme.
Kim Guest, Finance Supervisor, said: "Hearing the high regard people have for the service is fantastic, and we hear some really touching stories of how we were there for them when they needed it most.
"That's why it is so important to consider signing up to a subscription to protect yourself financially in case of an accident. Because although you can't stop accidents happening, you can take action now to ensure you won't face the full cost of an ambulance."
To purchase a subscription online go to https://ambulance.gg/charges-subscriptions
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