Ymatebwyr Cyntaf Cymunedol Cross Hands Community First Responders

30/04/2026

*Bilingual message - Neges ddwyieithog*

Today marks 3 years of Cross Hands Community First Responders.

Today we’re proud to celebrate 3 incredible years of serving our community. From responding to countless patients in their time of need to supporting people at some of their most difficult moments, our volunteers have been there—day and night.

We’re honoured to work alongside our partners in the emergency services, strengthening the chain of care and making a real difference where it matters most.

Over the past three years, we’ve also been humbled to receive recognition and awards that reflect the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of our team.

Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, and partner who has been part of this journey. Here’s to continuing to serve, support, and save lives in our community.

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Heddiw rydym yn falch iawn o ddathlu 3 mlynedd anhygoel o wasanaethu ein cymuned. O ymateb i gleifion di-ri yn eu hamser o angen i gefnogi pobl ar rai o adegau anoddaf eu bywydau, mae ein gwirfoddolwyr wedi bod yno—dydd a nos.

Rydym yn falch o weithio ochr yn ochr â’n partneriaid yn y gwasanaethau brys, gan gryfhau’r gadwyn ofal a gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol lle mae’n bwysig fwyaf.

Dros y tair blynedd diwethaf, rydym hefyd wedi cael y fraint o dderbyn gwobrau a chydnabyddiaeth sy’n adlewyrchu ymroddiad, tosturi a phroffesiynoldeb ein tîm.

Diolch i bob gwirfoddolwr, cefnogwr a phartner sydd wedi bod yn rhan o’r daith hon. Byddwn yn parhau i wasanaethu, cefnogi ac achub bywydau yn ein cymuned.

18/03/2026

Do you know the signs

17/03/2026

08/03/2026

*Neges Ddwyieithog - Bilingual Message*

Heddiw ar Ddiwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod, rydym yn dathlu’r menywod anhygoel sy’n rhoi eu hamser, eu sgiliau a’u tosturi i wasanaethu eraill.

Ar draws ein cymunedau ac o fewn y gwasanaeth ambiwlans, mae menywod yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth ymateb i argyfyngau, cefnogi cleifion, a sefyll ochr yn ochr â chydweithwyr pan fo hynny bwysicaf.

O’n Ymatebwyr Cyntaf Cymunedol gwych i’r nifer fawr o weithwyr proffesiynol ar draws y gwasanaeth ambiwlans, mae eu hymrwymiad, eu cryfder a’u gofal yn gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol bob dydd.

Heddiw rydym yn eich cydnabod, yn eich gwerthfawrogi, ac yn eich dathlu.



Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who dedicate their time, skills, and compassion to serving others.

Across our communities and within the ambulance service, women play a vital role in responding to emergencies, supporting patients, and standing beside colleagues when it matters most.

From our amazing Community First Responders to the many professionals across the ambulance service, their commitment, strength, and care make a real difference every single day.

Today we recognise, appreciate, and celebrate you.

01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🌼
Happy St David’s Day!

23/02/2026

Yn digwdd yfory 24 Chwefror 2026

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Happening tomorrow 24 February 2026

*Neges ddwyieithog / Bilingual message*

🧑‍🚒 Ymarferiad Hyfforddi – Cross Hands (Dydd Mawrth 24 Chwefror)

Efallai y bydd aelodau'r cyhoedd yn sylwi ar gynnydd mewn presenoldeb cerbydau'r gwasanaeth brys ym Maes Parcio Leekes, Cross Hands (SA14 6RB) ddydd Mawrth 24 Chwefror.

Bydd Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru yn cynnal ymarferiad hyfforddi gwrthdrawiad ar y ffordd yn ystod y prynhawn a'r nos, gan gynnwys cerbydau lluosog, anafiadau, ac asiantaethau partner gan gynnwys Heddlu Dyfed Powys, Cadetiaid yr Heddlu, ac Ymddiriedolaeth Brifysgol Gwasanaeth Iechyd Gwladol Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru.

👀Dewch i wylio👀

Rydym yn annog aelodau o'r cyhoedd - yn enwedig gyrwyr ifanc - i ddod draw i arsylwi sut mae ymatebwyr brys yn gweithio gyda'i gilydd yn lleoliad gwrthdrawiad difrifol. Bydd ein tîm Diogelwch Cymunedol yno hefyd yn rhannu negeseuon diogelwch ffyrdd hanfodol ynghylch y 5 Angheuol.

📍 Lleoliad: Maes Parcio Leekes, Cross Hands
🕒 Sesiwn 1: O 1:30pm
🕕 Sesiwn 2: O 6:30pm
(Bydd y maes parcio yn aros ar agor.)

Peidiwch â phoeni os ydych chi'n gweld nifer o gerbydau brys neu'n clywed sŵn sy’n ymwneud â’r ymarferiad - mae hwn yn ymarferiad wedi'i gynllunio sydd wedi’i gynllunio i gefnogi hyfforddiant diffoddwyr tân a gwella diogelwch cymunedol.



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🧑‍🚒 Training Exercise – Cross Hands (Tuesday 24 February)

Members of the public may notice an increased presence of emergency service vehicles at Leekes Top Car Park, Cross Hands (SA14 6RB) on Tuesday 24 February.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service will be carrying out a road traffic collision (RTC) training exercise in the afternoon and evening, involving multiple vehicles, casualties, and partner agencies including Dyfed Powys Police, Police Cadets, and the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST).

👀Come and watch👀

We’re encouraging members of the public - especially young drivers - to come along and observe how emergency responders work together at the scene of a serious collision. Our Community Safety team will also be there sharing vital road safety messages around the Fatal 5.

📍 Location: Leekes Top Car Park, Cross Hands
🕒 Session 1: From 1:30pm
🕕 Session 2: From 6:30pm
(The car park will remain open.)

Please don’t be alarmed if you see numerous emergency vehicles or hear operational noise - this is a planned exercise designed to support firefighter training and improve community safety.

Gorsaf Dân Y Tymbl / Tumble Fire Station

07/02/2026

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Got a big heart, a calm head, and a bit of spare time?
We’re recruiting Community First Responders "CFR's" and Community Welfare Responders "CWR's" to help save lives right here in our local community 💙

✅ Full training provided
✅ Full uniform provided
✅ Flexible volunteering
✅ Make a real difference when it matters most

Think you’ve got what it takes?

👉 Drop us a message or comment “INFO” below! and 1 of the team will get back to you

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust



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02/02/2026

🚑 A sore throat. A wobbly tooth. Mouthwash down the wrong way.
These are just some of the real 999 calls we received last year - calls that were not appropriate for the ambulance service. 62,454 out of 414,118 incidents, that’s one in every seven calls taking our teams away from people in life-threatening danger.
999 is for serious emergencies like cardiac arrest, stroke, major bleeding and unconsciousness. Help us protect our precious resources and use our service wisely.
👉 The NHS 111 Wales website should be your first port of call for advice and information, or you can call 111
👉 Pharmacists offer free advice and over-the-counter medicines for common ailments
👉 Minor injury units can deal with minor burns, bites and stings, as well as minor eye injuries
👉 Keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet for things which can be treated at home

01/02/2026

Today kicks off our annual campaign - a month dedicated to raising awareness of CPR and defibrillation.

When someone collapses and stops breathing, every second counts. With survival rates at just 1 in 10, knowing what to do in a cardiac arrest is vital.

Call 999 immediately; the call handler will guide you through CPR and direct you to the nearest defib. Acting quickly could save someone’s life.

24/12/2025

🚨 If someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally – CALL 999 immediately.

⏱ Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces their chance of survival by 10%.

📞 You must call 999.

✅ Call handlers will guide you through CPR and send help fast.
This Christmas, please share this lifesaving message with your friends and family. ❤️

https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/SaLC

British Heart Foundation - Wales
CFfI Cymru Wales YFC
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service / Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Gogledd Cymru

Wales Air Ambulance Charity
Welsh Ambulance Service Charity / Elusen Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru
Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust

19/12/2025

If you’re heading out for a few drinks today or this weekend, be sensible, respect our emergency workers, and work .

Mad Friday is one of the busiest nights of the year for emergency services, with increased alcohol consumption leading to more incidents and accidents. Every alcohol-related call means a crew is unavailable for someone who might be seriously ill or injured.

You can by following these top tips for a safe night out:
👉 Eat before you start your night
👉 Pace and space your drinks
👉 Plan your journey home
👉 Look after each other
👉 Use 999 appropriately

09/12/2025

We are experiencing high levels of demand across Wales.
You can by:
- Only calling 999 for a serious or life-threatening emergency
- Not calling 999 for an ETA
- Only calling back if the patient's condition worsens or they no longer need our help

There are other options available which can provide advice and treatment for less urgent medical needs:
- NHS 111 Wales
- Local pharmacy
- GP surgery
- Minor Injury Unit