Nayland Community First Responders

04/06/2026

If you’ve ever thought about being a Community First Responder (CFR) and wanted to know more, have a look at this great video from Jonathan, one of our Community Response Training Officers.

We’re actively recruiting in your local area now!

03/06/2026

We are running two free Basic Life Support sessions in June.

If you live in Little Horkesley, or the immediate area, and would like to learn what to do if you find someone in cardiac arrest, book your space here

Date: Tue 16 Jun, 19:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-life-support-tickets-1990894489010

Date: Sun 21 Jun, 10:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/basic-life-support-tickets-1990894664535

2 hour session to familiarise attendees with performing CPR and using a defibrillator (AED), provided by Nayland Community First Responders

02/06/2026

It's National Volunteers' Week!

We want to take the opportunity to thank all of our responders at Nayland Community First Responders for the time they give up to help our local communities.

As well as responding to life threatening 999 calls they;

● Maintain their clinical competence through training

● Crew the East of England Ambulance Service Charity CFR car

● Attend engagement events like village fetes

● Provide basic life support training to residents

● Look after public access defibrillators

● Maintain the social media page

● Apply for funding through grants

● Represent the group at local council meetings

● Act as casualties for simulated mass casualty training exercises

Thank you to all the CFRs up and down the country!

04/05/2026

We're all set up at the Nayland Village Fete.

Come and see us (next to the inflatables) to learn or practice your CPR skills, get familiar with a training defibrillator and find out more about our charity.

29/04/2026

We'll be at the Nayland Village Fete this Bank Holiday Monday 4th May.

We'll be giving our usual CPR and defibrillator demonstrations and encouraging you to have a go too!

If you're interested in becoming a CFR, stop by and find out more about the role.

22/04/2026

We've got three volunteers booked on duty, on two different call signs, to respond tonight.

In an emergency always dial 999.

31/03/2026

We've got volunteers booked on duty to respond
In an emergency always dial 999.

15/03/2026

We've got volunteers booked on duty through the night ready to respond.

In an emergency always dial 999.

15/02/2026

On Saturday Adam and Corinne were guests of the Springwood Sun Club, West Bergholt where they were officially presented with a very generous donation of £412.88 raised by the community-based group throughout 2025.

The Springwood Sun Club chose our group as their charity of the year for 2025 after we attended the club and taught them basic life support as part of the EEAST Heart scheme.

During the day, a talk was given on what a Community First Responder is, they type of calls they are likely to attend, and how donations are spent on equipment. A CPR demonstration was given and there was even time for some tea and cake.

Team Leader for the Nayland Community First Responders said, “As a charity, we are entirely reliant on donations like this to keep or group running. By raising this money for us the Springwood Sun Club have helped save lives in their community. We are very grateful to every member of this caring local organisation.

East of England Ambulance Service Charity
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Springwood Sun Club - Colchester