Godiva Voluntary Medical Responders

05/02/2026

01/02/2026

Start the new year by making a real difference!

At our telecommunications team is big part of how we communicate, in order to save lives.

If you’re ready to use your skills to support your community, this could be your perfect role.

Find out more about the role ➡️ https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9217-203-25-26?__referrer=https://www.wmas.nhs.uk

30/01/2026

Community First Responders. We support West Midlands Ambulance Service in responding to 999 calls in Coventry and Warwickshire.

In an emergency, call 999.

30/01/2026

25/01/2026

Feeling the love! 🥰

Last month, we received an incredible 282 compliments... that’s 282 grateful patients & families, and 282 crews with well-deserved positive feedback added to their official records 🙌

Have you received compassionate, professional, friendly care when you needed us most? Let our crews know by sending a thank you 💌

➡️ https://www.wmas.nhs.uk/get-involved/your-experience/thanking-staff/

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24/01/2026

Following significant work across our services, we have now stood down the Critical Incident declared on Thursday 22nd January.

Although pressures have eased, our services remain very busy. We are continuing to see high demand in our Emergency Department and across our wards.

You can continue to help by only using the Emergency Department for life-threatening emergencies. For other health concerns, please use NHS 111 online or over the phone so you can access the most appropriate service for your needs.

We apologise to those who have been impacted by these pressures and want to thank our communities for their support. We also want to thank our colleagues, whose response to this Critical Incident has been outstanding.

24/01/2026

23/01/2026

I don't know who needs to hear this but ...
.. calling 999 because you haven't considered alternative NHS care for your non-emergency isn't cool👎

The 🚑 service is here, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to respond to patients with life-threatening emergencies. FACT. Our staff are trained to deal with and respond to genuine emergencies like unconsciousness, severe loss of blood and drowning.

Help us get to those who need us the most by only calling 999 for an ambulance in a genuine emergency. When it's not an emergency, please consider:

🤒Self-care at home
Many minor illnesses and injuries improve with rest and over-the-counter medicines. Family or friends may also be able to help.

💊 Your local pharmacist
Pharmacists can assess and provide treatment for 7 common conditions, including sore throats, ear-aches and UTIs.

👩‍⚕️ Your GP surgery
Appointments may be in person, by phone, or online with a GP, nurse, physiotherapist or clinical pharmacist.

1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ NHS 111 (online or by phone)
Use 111 when you can't contact your GP or when they’re closed. They’ll direct you to the right service.

🏥 Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs)
For urgent but not life-threatening problems. UTCs can diagnose and treat many conditions people often go to A&E for.

Not sure what’s nearby? Visit nhs.uk to find local services. To find out when you should call 999 visit https://www.wmas.nhs.uk/services/urgent-and-emergency-care-999/when-to-call-999/.