Shinfield and Whitley Community First Responders

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Shinfield and Whitley Community First Responders Community First Responders - Shinfield Earley lower Earley & Whitley team Others simply have a genuine commitment to help others.

Community First Responder (CFR) volunteers are trained in basic life-saving skills and are dispatched following emergency calls to the ambulance service, to provide care until the ambulance arrives. Volunteers operate as part of a rota system from their own home or place of work to attend 'immediately life-threatening' emergencies such as cardiac arrest, diabetic emergency, unconscious patients, breathing difficulties and seizures. Due to the locality of the volunteers, they can often arrive on a scene of an emergency before an ambulance and these extra minutes are vital in providing immediate life-saving treatment. In the case of cardiac arrest, for every minute that passes without cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation, a patient's chances of survival decrease by 14%. Community Responders come from all walks of life, some already with medical knowledge, such as from St John Ambulance, British Red Cross or retired medical personnel. Andrew Withers, an established local businessman, provides his time free of charge for the Whitley Wood and Shinfield Community Responders. He comments: “In the fast-paced business environment I work in, to become a Responder volunteer makes you realise how precious life can be and keeps me firmly grounded. Without donations, we would find it almost impossible to run this valuable service".

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from South Central Ambulance Charity! 👻

While you’re out enjoying spooky fun tonight, remember that our volunteer Community First Responders are always ready to help in emergencies across Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire.

Your support helps us provide life-saving equipment, training, and resources that aren’t funded by the NHS.
No tricks just treats ➡️could you consider making a donation or sharing our page to help us continue supporting our communities 🎃
Donate here: https://sca-charity.enthuse.com/donate #!/
Stay safe, look out for each other, and have a fang-tastic night! 🦇

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South Central Ambulance Community Responders

29/10/2026

🌙 Can ambulance crews see your house number in the dark? 🚑

Now the clocks have gone back and the evenings are getting darker earlier, please take a moment to check that your house number is clearly visible from the road.

🌜In an emergency, every second counts. Making it easier for our crews to find your home can help us reach you as quickly as possible. 🚑

✅ Make sure your house number is clearly visible
💡 Check that it's well lit after dark
🌿 Trim back any plants or hedges that might be hiding it

A small check today could make a big difference when every second matters.

Please share to help spread the word! 💙

Whitley Fire station Fun day .working with south central Ambulance community first responders Jacqui and Andrew demonstr...
29/10/2026

Whitley Fire station Fun day .working with south central Ambulance community first responders Jacqui and Andrew demonstrating basic life saving skills

28/10/2026
25/10/2026

Want a chance to win £25,000 while supporting local life-savers? 🚑✨

By playing the South Central Ambulance Charity weekly lottery, you directly fund vital equipment and training for volunteer Community First Responders across our region.

Every ticket costs just £1, and 50p from every single entry goes directly to the charity to help save lives in Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
Drawings happen every Friday with a 1 in 63 chance of winning a prize!
👉 Play today and support our emergency heroes-https://scascharity.unitypayments.co.uk/play
👥 Must be 18+. Please play responsibly

20/10/2026
17/04/2026

🌟Make a Difference Close to Home 🌟
South Central Ambulance Charity is now recruiting Community First Responders (CFRs) across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire 🚑💙

Volunteering as a CFR is a rewarding way to give back to your local community while developing valuable skills along the way. Whether you’re looking to enhance your CV, build confidence, or explore a future in healthcare, becoming a CFR offers real-life experience that truly makes a difference.
✨ Why join us?
✅ Develop life-saving and transferable skills
✅ Strengthen your CV and personal development
✅ Build new friendships and strong local connections
✅ Be part of a supportive, wider CFR community
✅ Make a meaningful impact when your community needs you most
No two days are the same, but every moment counts. If you’re compassionate, community-minded, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Take the first step towards an inspiring volunteering journey and help save lives where you live.
https://ow.ly/KvjM50YIUWS

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South Central Ambulance Community Responders

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