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Founder’s story

“Medical ID is out of step. Both in looks and functionality. Asper offers a thoughtful modern solution, for wellbeing and beauty.”

Inspired by her own experience of living with a chronic illness, Lottie Blackwell created Asper to modernise medical identification and make vital medical information accessible in critical situations.

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Lottie Blackwell founder of Asper London wearing gold pendant medical ID necklace

FAQs

Essential learning about Asper

Can I share one specific document with a specialist?

Yes. Share any document straight from your profile, by secure link, email, AirDrop, or copy link, and set it to expire after a chosen time.

Can someone check my profile makes sense?

Yes, if you'd like that extra reassurance. An Asper doctor can review your completed profile and confirm your key medical details are clear and easy for others to act on.

Can the app integrate with my existing medical records?

At launch, Asper London allows you to manually input key details, ensuring your profile is always up to date. You can also upload your medical letters or documents directly from the facilities you visit—these are safely stored in your personal directory within the app, so everything is organised and accessible in one place. We are working towards integration with major healthcare systems so you can seamlessly connect your existing medical records in the future.

Do I have to complete it all in one go?

Not at all. Your progress saves as you go. Even a few essential details make a real difference if your jewellery is ever scanned, and you can build the rest over time. You can add a document which can transcribe most of the key bits for you.

Do I need to download an app?

Not to scan someone's jewellery. Any modern phone can read it with a simple tap, using the NFC already built in, nothing to install. You'll use the Asper app yourself to build and manage your own profile.

Does the app use AI and how reliable are its suggestions?

Yes. Asper London uses AI to read your medical document so that you can easily fill in your medical record. It does not interpret, understand or give medical advice. The AI is simply used as an administrative function to speed up data entry. The suggestions are reliable but just like a normal medical ID the healthcare professional is still responsible for verifying information that they use to make healthcare decisions.

How do I activate my jewellery?

Tap your jewellery against your phone and you'll be guided straight through setting up your profile. It takes a couple of minutes. You can also activate your jewellery from inside the app by going to jewellery and clicking add jewellery.

How do I add documents?

Upload them directly in the app, or forward them to your own secure Asper email address and they'll appear on your profile without any extra steps. You can also give that email address to your doctor or clinic, so records reach you straight from the source.

How does it actually work?

Every piece contains a small NFC chip, the same technology behind contactless payment. Hold a phone near your jewellery and it opens a secure page showing the medical details you've chosen to make visible. On your side, everything is set up and managed through the Asper app. If you have an Asper Medical ID card this will have a QR code which can be scanned to show the same medical ID. You can also share your medical ID from within the Asper App.

How does the jewellery work in an emergency?

The jewellery contains a scannable chip or QR code that provides authorised users—such as medical professionals and first responders—with immediate access to critical medical information and emergency instructions tailored to the wearer’s condition.

Is it only for worst-case moments?

Far from it. Many of our wearers use Asper at routine appointments, sharing a letter or report in seconds rather than repeating their history from memory, or while travelling, so an unfamiliar doctor abroad has the full picture straight away.

Is my medical data secure?

Yes. Your data is encrypted and stored on secure servers that comply with the highest industry standards for privacy and protection. Only you, and authorised medical professionals when you choose to share it, can access your information. We will never sell or misuse your data.

Still have a question?

Email hello@asper-london.com and a member of the team will get back to you personally.

What can I actually store in my medical ID/Asper App?

As much or as little as you choose. Most people start with the essentials, conditions, allergies, medications, and key contacts, then add doctor's letters, test results, scans, and care plans as time allows. Everything sits on a clear timeline automatically.

What happens if I lose the jewellery itself?

Nothing is lost with it, but your data remains secure. Mark your jewellery as "Lost/Stolen" in the app and the jewellery will no longer link to your medical profile.

Your profile lives in your Asper account, not on the piece. Pair a replacement and everything continues exactly where it left off.

What if I'm not able to explain things myself?

A simple tap shows whoever's with you the details you've chosen to share: conditions, allergies, medications, and who to contact. No password, no unlocking your phone, no delay. It's there to make communicating easier when you need it, not to replace anyone's own judgement or professional care.

What is Asper London?

A collection of fine jewellery, each piece quietly holding a secure digital medical profile. A simple tap of a phone reveals the health information you choose to share, so whoever needs to understand your situation, a doctor, a carer, someone stepping in to help, has it without you needing to explain everything yourself.

Who can actually see my information?

Only what you decide, shown only to the people you choose. Every piece of information sits at one of three levels: visible to anyone who scans your jewellery, available to trusted people such as a doctor or family member through a secure code, or kept private to you alone. Any of these can be changed in a moment.

Who is it designed for?

Anyone who wants their medical history close at hand and beautifully presented. That includes people managing long-term conditions such as diabetes or epilepsy, those with severe allergies, parents of children with medical needs, and anyone who values the quiet reassurance of having it ready.

Will it look like medical jewellery?

No. Every piece is designed first as fine jewellery, available in 9kt gold, silver, or gold plated, with standard and bespoke designs available in the material of your choosing. The technology sits so discreetly inside that nobody would know it's there unless you tell them. This is a deliberate choice to allow you to wear a beautiful piece of jewellery containing your medical information. If you need to you can tell someone to tap your jewellery with their phone to access your medical ID.