we dont give out chips at all in my area,im not sure about the ret of the UK.but,,my good friend from north dakota sent me her first chip right at the begining of my sobriety,i was overcome,i carry it everywhere with me.then i went on a months trip around america in july and we went to a meeting in kansas,a guy there asked how long i had,i said 5 months,he asked me if i planned on drinking in the next month,i said i wasnt planning to no!.he gave me a 6 month chip and said if i wanted to drink put the chip in my mouth,if it dissolves i can drink! lol,,,,