Abbots Bromley Community First Responders

02/02/2026

A huge thank you to all those that took part in our poll. The results were very interesting, and are a huge reason why we are so passionate about our heart start courses and spreading awareness about Heart attacks and Cardiac arrests.

🚑 Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest – Know the Difference 🚑

Many people think a heart attack and a cardiac arrest are the same thing, but they are actually very different medical emergencies, and knowing the difference can save lives.

❤️ Heart Attack
A heart attack happens when the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked. The heart usually keeps beating, and the person is often CONSCIOUS.
Common signs include:
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness or nausea

👉 What to do: Call 999 immediately. CPR is not needed unless the person collapses and/or stops breathing.

💔 Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops beating, and breathing becomes abnormal or stops altogether. The person will quickly become UNCONSCIOUS and may have no warning symptoms.

👉 What to do: Call 999 and start CPR immediately. Early CPR gives the person the best chance of survival.

⚠️ A heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, which is why recognising the signs and acting fast is so important.

📣 Please share - you never know when this knowledge could help save a life.

27/01/2026

Today we pause to remember the millions of innocent lives lost to hatred, cruelty, and indifference.

We honour their memory by refusing to forget their stories, their names, and their humanity.

Holocaust Memorial Day reminds us that the past is not distant.

It is a responsibility we carry, to choose compassion over cruelty, courage over silence, and love over hate. May remembrance guide our actions, so that dignity, justice, and peace are protected for all, always.

25/01/2026

“Ambulance service, is the patient breathing?”

When you call 999, this is the first question we ask. It helps our call assessors recognise life-threatening situations immediately and dispatch urgent help without delay.

Want to find out what you can expect when speak to one of our call assessors? ➡️ https://ow.ly/Scck50Y1KNn

20/01/2026

Around 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. Would you know what to do if it happened in yours?

Protect the people you care about most by learning the steps to CPR and how to use a defib: resus.org.uk/public-resource/how-do-cpr

18/01/2026

Tomorrow is known as , a day some people find tougher than others 💙

If you’re feeling low, overwhelmed, or struggling, you’re not alone and support is available. Talking to someone can really help.

If you or someone you know needs urgent emotional support, please contact:

Samaritans - 116 123
Domestic Abuse UK - 0808 200 0247
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Childline - 0800 1111
Young Men's Mental Health - 0800 58 58 58
Young Person's Mental Health - 0800 068 4141

In a mental health emergency please call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣

16/01/2026

13/01/2026

We can identify the signs of a heart attack.

Can you?

10/01/2026

Your actions could help double someone’s chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

That’s why it’s vital everyone knows CPR ❤️