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31/10/2025

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31/10/2025

If you need us this Halloween, put away pets when the ambulance arrives. When an ambulance arrives is it important to put away pets to ensure the safety and comfort of the animal and the safety of the ambulance crew.

30/10/2025

🏘️ Could we find your house in an emergency?
🌙 Longer nights make it more difficult to find an address in the dark.
✅ Make sure your house number is clear and visible from the road.
❗ It could make all the difference.

30/10/2025

8,500 schools in England have defibrillators that ambulance services can’t see. They’re not registered on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network, meaning 999 call handlers won't be able to locate them in an emergency.

Cardiac arrests are more common during colder months. A defibrillator on school grounds could save a life - but only if emergency services know it’s there.

Before the Christmas holidays, we’re urging every school to register their defibrillator on The Circuit. 11,500 have already done so, let's make it all 20,000. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, grandparent, or carer, check if your school’s defib is registered at https://www.defibfinder.uk/. If it’s not, encourage them to take this simple, life-saving step.

27/10/2025

27/10/2025

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Firefighters are reminding people to check electrical supplies are safe following a fire under a caravan in Dovercourt.

The fire started after a power cable to the caravan overheated because it was too small for the amount of electricity running through it.

The fire was out when crews arrived. Firefighters used thermal imaging equipment to ensure the scene was safe. Thankfully, no-one was hurt.

Incident Commander Quentin Sage said: “This incident serves as an important reminder to check electrical supplies are safe before use. A few simple checks can prevent a fire.”

Our advice:

✅ Always get outdoor or caravan electrics installed and checked by a qualified electrician.
✅ Use the right cables and equipment designed for outdoor use and capable of handling the load.
✅ Unplug and switch off appliances when they’re not in use.

27/10/2025

24/10/2025

While it can be caught all year round, norovirus is known as the winter vomiting bug for a reason. Simple steps can help stop it from spreading. Our latest blog post explains what to do if you unfortunately come down with a case.
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/23/norovirus-what-to-do-if-you-catch-it-and-helping-to-stop-the-spread/

23/10/2025