Dengie Community First Responders

27/02/2026

23/02/2026

21/02/2026

Be honest, have you ignored this safety warning?

Many of us have. But did you know that using boiling water, overfilling your bottle and even storing it incorrectly can damage your hot water bottle and increase the risk of burns?

Remember:
• Hot water bottles perish so regularly check your hot water bottle for signs of wear and tear
• Allow boiled water to cool for a few minutes before filling the bottle
• Don't fill more than two thirds of their capacity
• Carefully let out the air from the bottle before putting the stopper on
• Make sure the stopper is screwed on tightly
• Never put a hot water bottle directly on your skin, use a cover
• Don’t sit or lie on a hot water bottle

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/hot-water-bottle-safety/

20/02/2026

17/02/2026

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

07/02/2026

⚠️ 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

23/01/2026

16/01/2026

To protect your loved ones

09/01/2026

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 ❤️

06/01/2026

Very cold weather is forecast. Don’t get stranded in cold weather. Look out for UKHSA Weather Health Alerts and Met Office Severe Weather Warnings so you can take informed action in time.

Check the for the latest UK weather warnings: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2026-01-06