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18 February 2012:

New First Response First Aid A-Z section coming soon

First Response have been busy compiling a handy A-Z of medical conditions and first aid. We want to share this with you, so each month we will be uploading a letter-full of articles on this website. We're kicking off with:

• Asthma
• Amputation
• Anaphylaxis
• Angina

So, please keep an eye out for their publication over the next couple of weeks. We'll also be notifying our eNews subscribes the minute they are live. If you have not yet subscribed to our email alerts, you can sign-up anytime from our homepage.

26th January 2012:

Staying Alive

Have you seen the great video clip of Vinnie Jones demonstrating CPR with the British Heart Foundation? We loved it.

So, if you were to come across a road accident, or have a friend or relative collapse in front of you, following Vinnie's advice could save their life. However, the Gold standard and laid down by the British Heart Foundation would always recommend mouth to mouth and chest compressions. Don't forget:

• Phone 999
• Administer CPR
• Don't stop until the paramedics arrive 

5th September 2011:

First Response Blog

We've added a blog to our website. You will find it under 'News and Views', and we invite you leave us a comment about any of the articles you find there. Some of the topics we will be covering are:

• New Resuscitation Council (UK) 2010 Guidelines
• First Aiders
• Resuscitation & Defibrillation
• HSE FAW First Aid at Work
• HSE EFAW First Aid at work
• Paediatric First Aid

First Response are dedicated to providing you with the latest information on Resuscitation & First Aid, as well as raising some interesting discussions on current issues, guidelines, and treatments. This section of our website gives you the opportunity to browse topical articles, publications, and guest blogs from a wide range of authors, and to join in the discussions by adding your comments.

Guidelines and treatments will be raised by our team as well as guest bloggers from all areas of expertise within the NHS. This will involve Emergency Department Consultants, Doctors, General Practitioners, Dentists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Care Practitioners, Paramedics, as well as Industrial and commercial First Aiders.

Please visit the blog regularly to see more articles.

9th June 2011:

Pilning Surgery Support Group:

I was invited to give a talk to the Pilning Surgery Support Group. The turnout from the community of Pilning was overwhelming. During the evening I presented the group with the New Resuscitation (2010) Guidelines as well as other First Aids topics. The evening concluded with a collection for my chosen charity NSPCC. I am delighted to announce they raised £104.36 for the NSPCC.  

Clive Haddrell Cert Ed, MIfL

3rd June 2011:

Successfully passed QMS External Audit:

First Response were delighted to announce their successful completion of an external audit for ISO9001, IS018001 and ISO14001.

17th Dec 2010:

Investors In People Review:

First Response successfully passed the three yearly Investors In People review process carried out by

'Recognising Excellence South West'. We now look forward to the next three years developing its

staff to meet with its customer's demands and expectations.