Southwell First Responders seek new recruits

CAN you spare 16 hours a month? If so, have you considered helping your community by volunteering to become a Southwell Community First Responder?

Southwell Community First Responders is a non-profit group, whose aim is to provide First Responder cover to the local community. Training with East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS)is provided for a variety of emergency situations from cardiac/respiratory difficulties to falls.

Community First Responders attend local emergency situations, treating the casualty until a paramedic or ambulance arrives. The training given by EMAS includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED), medical gasses and patient assessment. Once training is complete First Responders are then mentored by an experienced Responder until competent.

SCFR urgently needs more volunteers to continue this service for the community in and around Southwell.

No previous first aid/medical training is needed and there is no upper age limit. If you are over 18, physically fit, have transport, have a clean driving licence, and feel that, with training, and ongoing support, you could act in an emergency, then please telephone either of the following numbers, Malcolm on 07768 054335or Mike on 07909937188, or for more information visit www.emas.nhs.uk