How you can help
There are two main ways you can help.
Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers to become CFRs.
A responder would be between 18 and 70 years of age, physically fit, able to achieve a satisfactory standard of proficiency after training, have a full driving licence, access to a car and have a sympathetic, caring approach to people.
While a CFR is ‘on call’ they can continue with their normal day-to-day activities (within their community), but should be able to proceed to an incident at a moment's notice. While available the CFR would carry the medical equipment within their vehicle and the mobile phone with them.
A CFR needs to be reliable and trustworthy, work well under pressure, able to remain calm in an emergency and be caring when dealing with patients. Prospective responders undergo an enhanced criminal records bureau (CRB) check.
Fund raising
The equipment used by the CFR schemes is paid for by money raised locally in the community where the equipment is used. Therefore, schemes are always looking for support to obtain the vital funds to keep them going.
Anyone who would like further information about volunteering or would like to pledge a donation should contact:
or
ring 01284 731802.
