Community first responder scheme

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The Community first responder scheme is a joint venture between St John Ambulance in Gloucestershire and Great Western Ambulance Service Gloucestershire (North) Sector. 

Working together we are providing an additional service for the community to enhance patient care and increase survival rate from life threatening medical emergencies.

Our aim is:

    Community first responders who live or work in the area, are called to deliver early care to patients with life threatening medical emergencies prior to the arrival of an ambulance

    Kevin Dickens
    Community First Responder Manager, Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust
  • to recruit, train and equip community based volunteers
  • to respond to any life threatening medical emergency
  • to deliver the appropriate care until the ambulance arrives.

Contact us

If you would like to receive an information pack please contact:

Gloucestershire 999 Ambulance Responders
Gloucestershire TriService Emergency Centre
Waterwells Drive
Waterwells Business Park
Quedgeley
Gloucestershire
GL2 2BA

Tel 01452 753 105
Fax 01452 753 020
Or contact us by email