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Become a community responder
No matter where you live you could become a Community Responder for South Central Ambulance Service Trust.
Schemes
Community Responders form small schemes in key areas as identified by the Ambulance Service. Most schemes consist of between 10 and 15 people and meet regularly to plan rotas, organise fundraising activities and awareness days. Each member of the scheme decides how much time they are able to give to Community Responders and rotas are drawn up accordingly by the coordinator. Some schemes provide cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week and others provide cover in peak periods.
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The Training
Anyone who wants to help their community can become a Community Responder. No previous medical experience or training is necessary although you will obviously need a caring attitude and be able to cope with potentially distressing situations.
Community Responders are trained in the use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's), Oxygen Therapy and how to treat and manage a wide range of potentially life threatening conditions such as epilepsy and asthma. This initial training is provided by qualified instructors from Hampshire Ambulance Service and takes place over weekends and evenings.
All participants are assessed throughout the course and will sit a short test before begin able to act as a Responder. Once qualified, Community Responders continue training and are required to re-qualify every 6 months
The Application Process
Community Responders deal with potentially vulnerable members of the community on a one to one basis so it is important that thorough checks are carried out on potential responders. Having completed the initial application form you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau, provide suitable references and take part in a short interview.
If you are intrested in becoming a Community Responder or just want more information of the community responders scheme run by South Central Ambulance Service Trust please contact the ambulance service directly at
Community Responders
South Central Ambulance Service Trust
Highcroft
Romsey road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DH
Tel 01962 892621
email : communityresponders@hantsam.nhs.uk
To view the Community Responders hand book click here
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