Make sure that your house number or house name is clearly visible from the road – you would be surprised how much time is lost by searching for a house.
Light up your house like a Christmas tree so that it stands out.
Put pets away.
Get the front door open – remember that the First Responder team is local and that we can be at your house sometimes in less that 2 minutes.
Get personal details ready of the patient (especially if they have a difficult name to spell) – also see below:
Hopefully we will never have to meet you in our role as first responders. However, here is a list that you may wish to either a) download as a PDF and print out via the link below or b) copy, paste to a word document and fill in for yourself or for someone else and put somewhere obvious (e.g. near the front door):
Essential Information form for Emergency Teams: (Please note that we will still ask you a lot of these questions, as it enables us to assess your alertness & present condition)
Essential Information for Emergency Teams
Latest Update: ….……/……….…/………….
Name:
Preferred Name if different:
Address:
Date of Birth:
Doctor & Practice:
NHS Number:
Blood Group:
Important extra Information:
Medication + last prescription + where kept
(Please update whenever there is a change)
People to Contact / Next of Kin + phone:
Whilst in hospital, this is the person who will shut up and look after the house and/or look after the pets:
History of any medical condition …../…../…….
(Please date the information now and add the date next to any future amendments)
Any medical notes or a care plan folder? YES / NO (If YES – where can we find details?)
Recently been to hospital? YES / NO (If YES – where can we find details?)
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Blue Light Aware is a short video, produced on behalf of the emergency services. Their crews rely on the help of other road users whey they’e on a ‘blue light’ journey. By watching Blue Light Aware, you will better understand their needs, you will be reducing the risks you face, you will be contributing to a safer environment and you might also be helping to save a life.
You can watch the video HERE
You can watch the video – HERE
How to Perform CPR on a BABY – HERE
Watch the Demonstration – HERE