Calderdale Community CPR

11/07/2023

Are you connected to a charity in Calderdale and would you like a FREE CPR and Defibrillator session? The session must be opened up to your clients, customers and service users. Please email info@flatstan-firstaid.co.uk. Thank Stu Nimmo for alternative business cards.

08/06/2023

Defibrillators and CPR save lives.
Please take a minute to read this article.

Defibrillators are being used in just 1 in 10 out of hospital cardiac arrests, a new study suggests. Researchers say this underlines the need for better…

17/05/2023

Please spend a few minutes to watch this article.
https://twitter.com/pulse1news/status/1658726410213634049?s=46&t=w7FhR-FXcHfRveFmqdfsGw
CPR saves lives. Please contact us if you would like to know more about what we do.

If you are already trained please consider becoming a volunteer responder. This will help make our community a safer place.

“Do you know CPR? ❤️‍🩹🚑 With just 7% of people in Yorkshire surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, is encouraging more of us to sign up as volunteer responders - via an app that sends an alert if someone near you is in cardiac arrest. has more…”

16/05/2023

80% of Cardiac Arrests happen at home.

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of knowing CPR.

Here are some reasons why everyone should learn CPR:

1. It Saves Lives: Cardiac arrests can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. Knowing how to perform CPR promptly can increase the chances of saving a life. In fact, studies show that performing CPR within the first few minutes after cardiac arrest can double or triple the survival rate.

2. Immediate Action: Learning CPR gives you the tools to take immediate action in case of an emergency. It empowers you to feel confident and prepared, even when faced with a difficult situation.

3. Quick Response: If you live in a rural or remote area, it may take longer for medical professionals to arrive. In such cases, performing CPR may be the only lifesaving measure you can take until help arrives.

4. Improves Brain Function: When oxygen supply is cut off to the brain due to cardiac arrest, permanent brain damage can occur within just a few minutes. Performing CPR helps restore the blood flow to the brain, which can prevent brain damage and improve the patient's chances of recovery.

5. Easy to Learn: Anyone can learn CPR with just a few hours of training. CPR classes are widely available and affordable, making it easy for anyone to learn this lifesaving skill.

In summary, knowing how to perform CPR is an important skill that everyone should learn. It can save lives and make the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

15/05/2023

CPR and Defibrillator Awareness.

Our comprehensive training courses are designed to give you the confidence and ability to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation. Our experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on training and help you understand how to properly use a defibrillator and perform CPR.

Not only will you be equipped with life-saving skills, but you'll also gain peace of mind knowing that you can help an individual in a time of crisis. Our training courses are perfect anyone who wants to have these skills and make a difference.

Join us today and take the first step towards becoming a potential life saver. Contact us now to schedule your CPR and defibrillator training. info@flatstan-firstaid.co.uk

25/01/2023

Apologies if we have been a little bit quiet recently. The next CPR and Defibrillator awareness session is on the 27th February 2023 at the Edge Play Gym, Brighouse.

This FREE event is sponsored by Calderdale CPR Fund and Community Foundation For Calderdale. Pop along and learn a life saving skill.

12/01/2023

This is one example of what is happening in Calderdale. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about financial support for units, cabinets and training.

Why not get involved and help us raise awareness and save lives.

The Community CPR Fund and Calderdale Council have teamed up to install new defibrillators across the borough, to help increase the survival rate if someone has a cardiac arrest outside of hospital. The Council worked with Neil Davidson from the Community CPR Fund to identify where they were needed....

07/01/2023

Right then.
2023 is here so join us and raise awareness and help us educate people across Calderdale.

CPR and Defibrillator awareness can make a difference.

OK, so the defibs talks to you and the ambulance call handler tells you what to do BUT prior knowledge makes a huge difference.

Free sessions are available, contributions towards defibrillators and cabinets are available, support and advice is available.

19/12/2022

Another reason to learn CPR.

Ambulance crews start, or continue, resuscitation in approximately 30,000 cases a year but acting quickly is vital.

14/12/2022

Defibrillators save lives. Awareness and education makes a difference. We offer advice, free awareness sessions, contributions towards funding. Please contact us for further information.