Camborne and Praze Area Community First Responders

27/08/2026

🩹 This summer holiday is the perfect time to learn a lifesaving skill.

Would you know what to do if someone stopped breathing?

It only takes a few minutes to Learn CPR and could help save a life before ambulance crews arrive.

Access free online content below from the British Heart Foundation and the Resuscitation Council (UK) to learn CPR in just 15 minutes

You don’t need medical experience to make a difference.

https://www.swast.nhs.uk/saving-lives-together

26/08/2026

19/08/2026

Our clinical algorithms provide clear, evidence‑based guidance to help healthcare teams follow best practice during resuscitation.

Covering adult, paediatric and newborn life support, they support consistent decision‑making and high‑quality patient care across a range of scenarios.

Each algorithm is available under its corresponding guideline on our website 👉 www.resus.org.uk/guidelines2025

18/08/2026

Nearly 55% of UK adults say they would feel reluctant to use a defibrillator because they don't think they have the knowledge or skills needed.*

The reality is that defibrillators are designed to be simple and user-friendly. They provide clear instructions, and a 999 call handler can guide you through the process too.

Because early defibrillation can significantly improve the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest, it's vital that more people feel confident stepping forward to use one.

Want to learn more? Explore our defibrillation information hub: www.resus.org.uk/public-resource/defibrillation

*Source: University of Warwick Attitude to CPR survey 2025 bit.ly/4gfo5Ab

11/08/2026

Change happens when people speak up. That includes you.

If improving cardiac arrest outcomes matters to you, our template letters can help you contact your local MP or decision‑maker and advocate for meaningful action on a range of cardiac arrest issues.

They're ready to use, easy to personalise, and only take a few minutes to send: resus.org.uk/about-us/get-involved/our-campaigns/write-your-local-decision-maker

27/07/2026

Choking is a potentially life‑threatening emergency and when it happens there is often someone nearby who can intervene.

Whether you're a healthcare professional or a member of the public, knowing how to recognise and respond to choking could help save a life: www.resus.org.uk/additional-guidance/guidance-choking

24/07/2026

Your actions could help double someone’s chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

That’s why it’s vital everyone knows CPR ❤️

13/07/2026

It's going to be another warm one today with an amber heat-health alert now in place across the South West until 9pm on Wednesday. ☀️

Hot weather can increase the risk of:
💧 Dehydration – make sure you drink enough water - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

🌡️ Overheating – particularly for people with existing heart or breathing conditions

🔥 Heat exhaustion and heatstroke - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

Please remember to check in on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbours to help keep everyone safe during the warmer weather. 🤝