A SANDBACH biker has developed a potentially life-saving ID system, which could save minutes for paramedics at the scene of an accident.

Eddie Ecclestone developed the Emergency Card system after his friend was involved in an accident on his bike and knocked out.

The 34-year-old from Welles Street in Sandbach, found himself flummoxed by even the simplest questions put to him by the paramedics and has developed the innovative card to try and solve the problem.

A year on from that accident and the cards are becoming popular.

The credit-card size, laminated ID features a photo of the rider as well as information such as a brief medical history, blood group, age, address, phone numbers etc.

The card is designed to fit in a wallet or pocket and Eddie also produces mini alert cards and stickers to let paramedics know the card is there.

The keen biker, who works as a butcher in Sandbach, has also managed to get his invention officially recognised by Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire county councils, North West Ambulance crews and Police.

Eddie has not only had requests for these cards from bikers, but from horse riders, cyclists, and water sports enthusiasts.

The cards cost £5.99 and Eddie is producing them himself in his spare time and without making a profit, just covering the costs.

"I do not do it to make money but as long as it does help someone it will be worthwhile," Eddie added.

If you would like some more information about the cards you can contact Eddie between 10am and 7pm on 765330 or you can write to 35, Welles Street, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1GU.

Eddie added: "Once people get to know about it the easier it will be for everybody else and more people will know to look for the cards."