Gnosall Community First Responders

25/09/2026

AGM
Thursday 1st October
7pm
Gnosall Memorial Village Hall
Anyway is welcome to attend.

20/09/2026

The clocks may not have changed yet, but the evenings are getting darker. 🌃

If you’re heading out for an autumn walk, make sure you can be seen — wear something bright or reflective and take a torch when it gets dark. 🔦

A few simple steps can help keep you, your family and others safe this autumn. 💚

15/09/2026

🚨 UHNM has declared a critical incident due to exceptional pressure on services at Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital.

We are prioritising urgent and emergency care while working with partners to improve patient flow.

Please help by choosing the right NHS service for your needs. For non-life-threatening conditions, consider:

✅NHS 111
✅your local pharmacy
✅GP services
✅walk-in centres

Please only attend A&E for serious or life-threatening emergencies.

Thank you for your support and understanding. Further updates will follow.

29/08/2026

What a wonderful time was had by all… thank you for inviting us…

Did you see what we got up to? Well it’s safe to say we filled our holiday camps with some amazing experiences and opportunities!

Big thanks to Gnosall Community First Responders for our visit! We had the best time learning your skills💪🏼

Gnosall did you know we had a CFR group? Don’t forget to support locally🚑

20/08/2026

Two paediatric consultants from Staffordshire Children’s Hospital at Royal Stoke have helped lead a major review into the impact of va**ng on children and young people. 🏥🔬

Professor Will Carroll, consultant paediatrician, and Dr Francis Gilchrist, consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine at UHNM, co-authored the review led by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) which found clear links between va**ng and respiratory health problems and strong evidence that young people who v**e are more likely to go on to smoke ci******es.

The review examined more than 14,000 published articles, assessed 325 full-text studies and brought together evidence from 81 studies.

🗣 Professor Carroll said: "Va**ng should not be seen as a harmless part of growing up. The evidence shows clear links with respiratory symptoms, ni****ne dependence and subsequent cigarette smoking, while concerns about wider impacts on young people's health continue to grow.

“We must act to make va**ng less attractive and accessible to children. As stated in our recent State of Child Health report, this should include limiting flavours, bringing packaging into line with to***co products and restricting how va**ng products are displayed."

The review found that va**ng has become much more common among children and young people over the past decade, with rates of regular use rising sharply. It also found that young people who v**e are more likely to experience breathing problems, including coughs, wheezing, bronchitis symptoms and asthma attacks, and are more likely to go on to smoke ci******es.

Researchers also identified possible links between va**ng and other health problems, including poor oral health, anxiety and depression. They found new evidence suggesting va**ng could also affect sleep, eye health and allergies, as well as pose risks to babies exposed to ni****ne during pregnancy.

09/08/2026

☀️ Did you know 47% of UK accidental drownings occur between May and August?

Before entering the water, remember to Stop and Think:

• Check for hazards such as currents, tides, and underwater objects
• Enter the water slowly and get out before you get cold
• Check local conditions and follow safety signs
• Never use inflatables in open water

Keep summer water safety in mind this August and enjoy water safely: www.rlss.org.uk/summer-water-safety

18/07/2026

Come at see us at CFest today. Based at the Navigation

04/07/2026

Yesterday we replaced the the old G3 defibrillator at the Memorial Village Hall with a new IPad 1 which was paid for with donations.
Thank you all for your continued support.

03/07/2026

🚑A happy 20th birthday to the paramedics who cover North Staffordshire 24/7. It's been two decades since West Midlands Ambulance Service was set up following the combination of several county ambulance services.
🗣️Chief Executive Officer Anthony Marsh said: "Whether responding during the recent heatwave, supporting our communities through the pandemic, or dealing with the many challenges we’ve faced over the past two decades, our staff have always worked together to provide the very best emergency healthcare.
“I’m immensely proud of everything we’ve achieved together over the last 20 years, and I look forward to seeing the service continue to innovate and deliver outstanding care for many more years to come.”

01/07/2026

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is no longer operating under critical incident arrangements. However, both Royal Stoke and County Hospitals continue to experience significant pressure across its services.

We are asking the public to continue to help us by choosing the most appropriate NHS service for their needs. For non-life-threatening conditions, please consider using NHS 111, your local pharmacy, GP services or walk-in centres where appropriate. Emergency departments should only be used for serious or life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

We would like to thank our staff, patients, partners and local communities for their support and understanding during this period of exceptional pressure.