Community First Responders This website provides detailed information on the Community First Responder (CFR) volunteers that work for the South Central Ambulance Service NHS trust.
What is a Responder? A Community First Responder or CFR, is a member of the public, trained by the ambulance service, who volunteers to help in their community by responding to 999 calls and medical emergencies before the arrival of the emergency ambulance.

Community Responder Group

Name:Hermitage
Areas:Hermitage and Marlston, which are a few miles to the north-east of Newbury. The patch includes several schools and old people's homes, as well as private houses and shops.
Contact:Hugh Whittaker on 0118 9365563
About:Calls attended in the past 12 months include cardiac arrests, chest pain, suspected stroke, fitting, asthma, diabetes emergencies, and breathing difficulties. As mentioned elsewhere on the site, please have someone available to greet the emergency services outside the property, and remember that Responders travel in unmarked cars, so don't necessarily expect blue lights.

We are always on the lookout for new responders, ideally we would like to setup a CFR group in as many different areas throughout the four counties covered by the south central area as possible. If you are interested in becoming a responder, please Click Here. If you don't fancy the idea of actually attending an emergency situation, groups always need organisers, fund fundraisers and volunteers who are willing to help in other capacities.

Please bear in mind that all the work that community responders do is on a voluntary basis, the equipment has to be bought and maintained, which all costs real money. If you want to make a donation and help a particular group, or the scheme in general, whatever the amount, it is all very gratefully received and will make a difference!

Please Click Here for information on how to donate.

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