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JAM Card

1.1 Stated purpose

The JAM Card is a FREE plastic card or app that helps people with hidden/invisible disabilities or a communication barrier to ask for ‘Just A Minute’ of patience and support in social or business situations. It’s easy-to-use and discreet - as our motto says: ‘You show it. They know it’.

1.2 Episodic or relational

2.1 Statutory notification

2.2 Info validated by

Sector

4.1 Personal identifier used

Online portal

Offline alternative

1.3 Data included

Relational

No

Health and social care, Retail and hospitality

Self-ID through downloading the app or requesting a card

Yes

Yes

Communication preferences

Cognitive impairment

Further info

Source URL

Privacy URL

Recipients

Hospitality sector

Leisure and entertainment sectors

Retail sector

Strengths

Extremely easy to apply for and use.

Weaknesses

Very limited amount of information shared, mostly relating to the person's diagnosis/condition. The only actionable support need it offers is to ask for patience, so it doesn't convey any specific communication needs.

Further information

Overall functional rating

3. Transparency, choice and control

3.1 Transparency

Inherently transparent

3.2 Choice and control

Choice and control over when you show the app and to whom.

4. Functionality

4.2 Structured data

4.3 Free text

A very short list of structured high-level options, with no free text option.

4.4 Carer role

Not designed for proxy nomination. May not be relevant as it's designed to operate face-to-face.

4.5 Acknowledgement of receipt

N/A - the card is intended for use face to face

4.6 Updates

System allows for updates

4.7 Access to records

n/a

5. Reach

5.1 Multi-sector acceptance

In theory, the JAM card can reach anywhere the person goes. JAM Card Friendly businesses appear largely to be clustered in Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland. JAM cards for dementia/memory problems and heart/chest/stroke conditions are only available in NI.

5.2 Recipients within orgs/services

Person is able to show the card to those who need to see it.

5.3 Proactive sharing

The card is designed for the person to use in any situation they want to

6. Language and user experience

6.1 Language

Language appears to be carefully chosen so it doesn't act as a barrier.

Words to watch

6.2 Conditions vs actionable support

The card states the diagnosis, not the actionable support needs that arise from it - only one ASN, which is to be patient.

6.3 Online UX

Looks like a really well designed UX for ordering the card and using the app - but would need that to be validated by the people it's designed for.

6.4 Offline UX

You can get a physical JAM card, but it looks as if you need to apply for it online.

7. Outcomes

7.1 Actionable support needs

A very short list of conditions, and just one reasonable adjustment need: "‘Just. A. Minute’ and ‘Please be patient…’

7.2 Trustworthiness

Think Local Act Personal: Data for People
Ratings against the 15 Principles

Overall

TLAP 2

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TLAP 14

Money Advice Trust
Ratings against the 10 principles for designing vulnerable consumer data-sharing programmes

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MAT 10-

Conditions/diagnoses identified
I am autistic I have a learning disability / difficulty I have an intellectual disability I have autism I have a condition Dementia/memory problem JAM Card (N.Ireland ONLY) Heart/chest/stroke JAM Card (N.Ireland ONLY)
Actionable support needs identified
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