Community First Responders

South Central Ambulance Service
 

 

What is a Responder?

 

 The Team   The Hermitage Responder Group
...a member of the public, trained by the Ambulance Service, who volunteers to help in their community by responding to medical emergencies before the arrival of an emergency ambulance.   There is currently one responder in the Hermitage area; Francis.

If you would like to help too please call Hugh Whittaker on 0118 9365563.

   When we have a picture we can put it here!
       
The Area We Cover  

Hermitage scheme covers the villages of Hermitage and Marlston, which are a few miles to the north-east of Newbury. The patch includes several schools and old people’s homes, as well as private houses and shops.

Calls attended in the past 12 months include cardiac arrests, chest pain, suspected stroke, fitting, asthma, diabetes emergencies, and breathing difficulties.

As mentioned elsewhere on the site, please have someone available to greet the emergency services outside the property, and remember that Responders travel in unmarked cars, so don’t necessarily expect blue lights.

  
         
Supporting Your Local Responders
Visit our extensive online shop where 80+ retailers give you enormous choice, great prices, AND pay us a commission.   Remember our recycling schemes for mobile phones and printer cartridges.  If you have other ideas or wish to make a donation, click here.

The <> have all very kindly contributed to our equipment and training.  This is very much appreciated.

If you do need to call an ambulance particularly at night please ensure, house lights are put on and if possible, someone stands outside to indicate the correct house.

 
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Last updated: 20/08/2009