Dani Horton - First Aid For All

22/04/2026

We are excited to be running an Irish Heart Foundation Heartsaver/CFR-C Course on Saturday the 2nd of May.

This certified course will equip learners with CPR skills and the knowledge of how to use a defibrillator.

Places are limited so booking is essential, contact Máire on 085 1641849

08/04/2026

✅️ Register Your Local Defibrillator

If there's a defib in your area please make sure its registered on the National AED Network. This information is accessed by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) who can give location and access information to bystanders increasing the chance of survival.

Form can be found on the link below:

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

27/02/2026

📣 New Course Announcement 📣

1-Day Emergency First Aid Course including IHF Hearsaver and CFR-C

Calling all individuals, parents, coaches, mentors, teachers and anyone that wants to gain practical basic first aid knowledge and skills.

2 year Certified Heartsaver & CFR-C:
On successful completion, attendees will be certified in the skills of:
✅️Adult & Child CPR & the use of an AED
✅️Heart Attack
✅️Stroke
✅️Choking

Learners will gain confidence in providing basic first aid in emergencies - Certificate of Attendance for:
✅️Assessing and treating Bleeds, Fractures, Sprains, Strains and Burns
✅️Recognition and treatment of Head Injuries
✅️Care and Considerations of the Unconcious Casualty
✅️Care management of Common Medical Emergencies

📅 18th April 2026
🕤 09:30 - 17:00
📍Hillbrook Hub, Coolboy, Co. Wicklow
Cost: €75pp includes a donation for South Wicklow/North Wexford Community First Responders
Lunch and materials included
Places Limited, contact me to book!

21/02/2026

FAR Day3 🥶🥵🥺🤔🤓

14/02/2026

All set for Day 2 FAR 🤔💔🤓

12/02/2026

**Know the Symptoms of a Heart Attack**
Great to see the latest Irish Heart Attack Audit by NOCA. More awareness of the symptoms of a heart attack is vital for early access to medical care, only 45% of those surveyed called for help within 60 mins of the onset of symptoms.
If a person is experiencing:
⚠️Central chest pain/tightness
⚠️Pain radiating to the neck, jaw or arm
⚠️Shortness of breath
⚠️Nausea
⚠️ Sweating
☎️ Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Ambulance Service

The latest NOCA Heart Attack Audit is a clear call to action.🫀

Too many people in Ireland are still not getting lifesaving heart attack care quickly enough with fewer than half calling for help within an hour of symptom onset. Delays cost heart muscle, quality of life, and lives.

The report highlights urgent priorities that Croí strongly support:

• A national public awareness campaign so more people recognise heart attack symptoms early
• Faster access to emergency cardiac care, including timely ambulance response and direct transfer to PCI centres
• Continued investment in 24/7 specialist heart services, including regional expansion
• Stronger prevention efforts, especially in tackling smoking, a major risk factor, linked to heart attacks happening over a decade earlier

Every minute matters in a heart attack. We need faster care, better awareness, stronger prevention, and equitable access to specialist cardiac services across Ireland.

Croí will continue advocating for the changes needed to ensure every person has the best chance of surviving and recovering from a heart attack.

Thank you to Croí patient advocate and HSVI member Paula Connor, for sharing your story to highlight the lived experience and patient perspective.

🔗https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0210/1557581-heart-attack-report/

🔗https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22582927/

🔗https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/nearly-40pc-of-heart-attack-patients-dont-get-life-saving-care-quickly-enough-national-audit-reveals/a1402122271.html

09/02/2026

📱 How to Set Up ICE (In Case of Emergency) on Your Phone

Did you know adding an ICE contact can help first responders reach your loved ones quickly if something happens to you and also gain important information regarding medications, allergies or medical conditions you may have.

🔎 Why You Should Do This
✅ Faster contact with your family in emergencies
✅ Helps Gardai, Paramedics, and hospitals get vital info
✅Works even if your phone is locked

Here’s how to set it up on both iPhone and Android.

🍎 For iPhone (iOS)
Set up through the Health app
1. Open the Health app.
2. Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.
3. Select Medical ID → Edit.
4. Add important details (allergies, conditions, blood type, etc.).
5. Scroll down and add Emergency Contacts.
6. Make sure Show When Locked is enabled.
7. Tap Done.

How responders access it:
From the lock screen → Emergency → Medical ID

🤖 For Android (varies by device)
Add emergency info to lock screen
1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Safety & emergency or Security & lock screen (may vary).
3. Select Emergency information.
4. Add medical info and emergency contacts.

How responders access it:
On most Androids → Press Emergency call on the lock screen → Emergency info

Don't Forget!
Update your emergency info whenever your medical details or phone numbers change.

07/02/2026

First Aid Response Day 1
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05/02/2026

Another great video showing the process of CPR and how to use the Defibtech Lifeline AED. If this type of defib is in your area take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with this AED by watching the quick video - Link below in comments ⬇️

31/01/2026

Ever heard of the LUCAS device? It’s a mechanical CPR machine that delivers consistent, high-quality chest compressions during cardiac arrest. Used by many EMS and hospital teams, it helps maintain blood flow when every second counts. Learn more below - link in comments ⬇️