Abbots Bromley Community First Responders

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

‼️Notice from UK Health Security Agency‼️

Please check any first aid kits you may have. If they contain non-sterile alcohol wipes, particularly those used for managing medical needs such as IV lines or similar procedures, please review them carefully and follow any relevant safety guidance.

⚠️ Burkholderia found in certain wipes.

is a bacteria that rarely causes harm in healthy people but sometimes causes serious infections, particularly for those with certain medical conditions or managing IV lines at home:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes

08/03/2026

Join us for our St Patrick’s Day Quiz Night at the Goats Head in Abbots Bromley on Tuesday 17th March 2026. Quiz goers will be seated from 7:30pm, with the quiz starting at 7:45pm.

Our quizzes have been very kindly hosted by Simon (Quiz Master) and Ian (owner of The Goat) for quite some time now and we’ve been listening to feedback from our regular quiz teams to make the evenings even more enjoyable and engaging for everyone.

⭐️ Our quiz nights are now held inside the pub, creating a warm, cosy and friendly country pub atmosphere.
⭐️ We’ve also made the quizzes a little easier, with shorter rounds to keep the evening fun and relaxed, starting this with quiz.

These quiz nights are incredibly important to us as a charity. We receive no government funding, so the generosity and support of our wonderful community make everything we do possible. Because of that support, we are able to be there for local residents when a medical emergency occurs.

Your support also helps us to maintain our community defibrillators, ensuring they are always ready to use in the event of a cardiac arrest. It also allows us to run Heartstart courses, where members of the public can learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator, giving people the confidence to help if someone ever needs it.

All of our Community First Responders and committee members are volunteers, and we work hard together to ensure our local community benefits from the services we provide.

Thank you for supporting us, we hope to see you there for a fun evening while raising money for a very important cause.

If you’d like to join us the link to our quiz event and how to book are in the comments ⬇️

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we recognise and celebrate the remarkable women who dedicate their time and energy to our team and our community. While balancing demanding careers and busy family lives, they still give their time to serve others, offering care, reassurance and vital assistance when it is needed most. Their dedication, compassion and resilience are at the heart of everything we do, making a meaningful difference to those in need.

We would also like to recognise the invaluable contributions of Rachel and Sarah, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of our team. Their work coordinating, organising and supporting our responders is essential to everything we do. While their efforts may not always be visible to those outside the team, they are greatly appreciated by everyone within it, as their commitment helps keep our group running smoothly.

A special thank you also goes to Jemma, one of our former Community First Responders, who now manages our social media and helps deliver our Heartstart courses as well. Her continued support and dedication remain a valued part of our team.

Today, we express our heartfelt appreciation to all these incredible women. Their selflessness and commitment strengthen our team and enrich our community. We thank them for their unwavering service and celebrate the positive impact they continue to make, today and every day 💚

We are also proud to have our Community First Responders Hayley, Holly and Chloe as part of the team 🚑

03/03/2026

Please think twice before giving a child a mini egg.

❌ They are NOT recommended for children! ❌

Why?
Mini eggs are the perfect size to block a small child’s airway and due to the hard shell around the chocolate, it makes it really difficult to try and dislodge from the airway.

Please read below 👇

It’s that time of year again when mini eggs are lining the supermarket shelves. But, did you know that they are the perfect size to block a small child’s airway and choke them? And, their hard shell can make it difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques.

That’s why they aren’t recommended for children under 4.

So, when you’re stocking up for the Easter Bunny please stay safe and choose another treat for your little one.

Visit our choking hub to learn more about common choking hazards and what you should do in an emergency: https://capt.org.uk/choking-prevention/

01/03/2026

19/02/2026

Will’s Saturday routine of attending his local Parkrun unexpectedly became a situation of life or death when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest.

Thanks to the quick action of those around him, Will survived. “I’ve had another birthday. Another Christmas,” he says. “More time with my wife, my daughters, and my grandchildren. CPR gave me more life.”

Read Will’s inspiring story: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-will-im-only-alive-because-people-didnt-hesitate

06/02/2026

⚠️ Burkholderia found in certain wipes.

is a bacteria that rarely causes harm in healthy people but sometimes causes serious infections, particularly for those with certain medical conditions or managing IV lines at home:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes

06/02/2026

Did you know?

✅ We offer CPR training
✅ We offer training on how to use a defibrillator

If your interested drop us a message or email us 😊

You may notice that EFL matches this weekend will kick off one minute later than usual.

It's all to raise awareness of how important early CPR is when it comes to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; every minute counts. ❤️‍🩹

Did you know we're offering free CPR Training to communities across the region? Get in touch to organise a session!

https://www.wmas.nhs.uk/new-campaign-gives-everyone-the-chance-to-be-a-lifesaver/