Abbots Bromley Community First Responders

05/09/2025

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system this Sunday (7 September 2025) at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

You can opt out of the Emergency Alerts, including the national test, but you should keep them switched on for your own safety.

Find out more here 👇

https://www.gov.uk/alerts

31/08/2025

🕯️ International Overdose Awareness Day – 31 August

Today we remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with families, friends, and communities affected around the world.

Overdose can affect anyone – from any background, at any age. Let’s work together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and take action.

🟣 Learn more and get involved:
https://www.overdoseday.com/

💜 We remember. We act.

26/08/2025

Did you know NHS England has launched a new WhatsApp Channel?

Get trusted health advice, updates and news straight to your phone. 📲

Click here to join the community: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBE1gbEawdpTHo3JQ3g

26/08/2025

19/08/2025

14/08/2025

Cardiac arrests can be frightening, especially if you have never witnessed one, performed CPR, or seen a defibrillator in action.

If you call 999 for someone in cardiac arrest, the call handler will guide you to the nearest defibrillator and, if possible, ask someone to fetch it. In some cases this may not be possible, such as when the defibrillator is to far away.

When a defibrillator is switched on, it provides clear voice instructions. It will tell you when to start CPR, when not to touch the patient, and whether a shock should be delivered.

Here is a short video showing what happens when a defibrillator is opened.

If you would like to learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator, let us know and we can help 💚🚑

14/08/2025

Did you know? ⬇️

Medications can affect the body's ability to regulate temperature, especially in hot weather. Make sure you:

💧 stay hydrated
🧊 keep cool
👩‍⚕️ consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have questions

Find out more on our blog post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/10/why-some-people-suffer-more-than-others-during-heatwaves/

04/08/2025

Ever wondered what happens when you call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣?

When you call 999, you're put through to a BT operator who will ask you what service you need - police, fire, ambulance or coastguard. If you ask for an 🚑 you'll be put through to your local ambulance service. If you're in the West Midlands, that's us!

Once the call is transferred to us, you'll speak to a call assessor who will ask you a number of questions:

1️⃣Is the patient breathing?
2️⃣Is the patient conscious?
3️⃣What's the address of the emergency?
4️⃣What number are you calling from?
5️⃣What is the reason for the call?

It's really important to focus, stay as calm as you can, listen to the questions being asked and answer them as fully and as carefully as possible. If we ask you to repeat anything, it's to check we have the right information. If you don't understand a question, please let us know so we can explain it in a different way.

DID YOU KNOW: Answering these questions really doesn't delay help being organised for you or the patient. Our dispatch team will already be working behind the scenes deciding the best help for your or the patients needs based on what information you're giving to the call assessor.

Want to find out more and listen to some real calls? ➡️https://ow.ly/ckMt50WziNk

30/07/2025

Nikki’s mum had a cardiac arrest and shares their story. ❤️