I have re-read both of these articles a couple of times - and I am still not quite sure what I think about the wording choice and product /pilot project target wearer age group:

"Police launch pilot to support neurodiverse people"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ljmd5my63o

I feel the choice / use of language in this BBC article could be off-putting to some people.

The photos show a product described as:

"...involve the use of green wristbands knows as "neurodiversity IDs" (NDIDs)."

If the descriptive language choice and name of the product were to put people off using them - that would be unfortunate - as I believe the wearable tech product / pilot project demonstrates good intentions to improve communication of key healthcare and wellbeing information.

Here is the Devon and Cornwall Police news article on the same topic (again, the language choice seems a bit unfortunate):

"Police launch pilot to improve communication between emergency services and people with neurodiversity"

https://news.devon-cornwall.police.uk/news-article/cf197c10-1553-f011-9d7d-6045bdd24049

The Police article (27 June 2025) says:

"Pilot leads within the Cornwall area are working with local policing teams and partners to identify those able to take part in the pilot."

It would be interesting to know how Autistic people (in Cornwall where the pilot project takes place) experience using the product.

Here is the Seritag description for what appears to be a similar version of the pilot product:

https://seritag.com/nfc-tags/adjustable-nfc-wristband

It is a NFC chip and aerial in a silicone wristband (it doesn't use a battery in the wristband).

"NFC, or Near Field Communication, is a short-range wireless technology that enables communication between two devices when they are brought close together, typically within a few centimeters. It's commonly used for contactless payments, data exchange, and connecting electronic devices. Essentially, it allows for secure and simple data exchange or transactions with a simple tap or touch."

https://seritag.com/learn/using-nfc/nfc-tags-explained

All smartphones can read a NFC chip.

FAQ:

What is the scan distance of an NFC Tag ?

"The answer depends on both your particular phone and the tag itself, but generally you need to be within two to five centimeters (two inches)."