Steyning Area First Responders - SAFeR

02/03/2026

https://safersteyning.org.uk/steyning-strummers-and-singers-mad-march/

Steyning Strummers and Singers will be hosting another concert at Steyning Methodist Church on Saturday 14th March 2026, and – once again – will very kindly be raising money for Steyning Area First Responders, as well as Steyning Methodist Church

11/02/2026

https://safersteyning.org.uk/year8s-2026/

On 6 February, Steyning Area First Responders (SAFeR) demonstrated life-saving skills to 80 Year 8 students at Steyning Grammar School. Led by SAFeR Team Leader Liz Bull, and supported by volunteer responders from Henfield and Worthing, the team ran six

19/01/2026

DOES YOUR WORKPLACE DEFIBRILLATOR WORK?

A defibrillator can save a life – but only if properly maintained. Batteries last around 4 years, pads around 2 years.

SAFeR checks our 16 public defibrillators monthly, but can't access private ones at workplaces and clubs.

Please check your defibrillator regularly. It could save a colleague or friend's life.

For more information see

A defibrillator can be the difference between life and death during a cardiac arrest – but only if it’s working when needed. Sadly, there have been cases where defibrillators have failed at the crucial moment, simply because they weren’t properly

09/10/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who donated or stopped by to chat with us at Steyning Farmers Market and in the High Street last Saturday.

Despite the challenging weather, your incredible generosity helped us raise nearly £480 on the day – a fantastic result!

It was wonderful to see local residents of all ages taking the opportunity to learn important life-saving skills. Even our youngest community members got involved in the CPR demonstrations!

Your support makes such a difference to our work. Thank you, Steyning!

https://safersteyning.org.uk/farmers-market-2025-thank-you/

28/05/2025

https://safersteyning.org.uk/jpyc-2025/

Beyond our emergency response work, our team is passionate about sharing vital first aid knowledge with local groups. Recently, team members Liz and Frank visited the Joint Parish Youth Club for two special training evenings. The first session welcomed 25

29/04/2025

https://safersteyning.org.uk/new-lifesaving-defibrillators-installed-in-upper-beeding/

Every second counts during a cardiac arrest. Immediate chest compressions and access to a defibrillator can make the difference between life and death. Steyning Area First Responders (SAFeR) is delighted to announce the installation of two new public access defibrillators

16/02/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9l3rez1xgo

The South East has the highest survival rate for people given CPR by bystanders.

05/02/2025

https://safersteyning.org.uk/steyning-strummers-and-singers-concert/

Steyning Strummers and Singers will be hosting another concert at Steyning Methodist Church on Saturday 8th February 2025, and – once again – will very kindly be raising money for Steyning Area First Responders. Tickets are available from ticketsource.co.uk. Many