Charity number: 1214702. We are a group of volunteer Community First Responders, supporting East Midlands Ambulance, responding to life-threatening 999 calls.
Joined October 2021
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April was our 2nd-highest month for hours supporting @EMASNHSTrust.
While "first on scene" calls fell slightly, "other medical" rose 5%—reflecting the growing complexity of the patients we attend.
Help us keep responding by donating: shorturl.at/YtxNY
#EMAS #CFR
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Our next session at #TheHoptimist in #Spondon is coming up! 🚑
📅 Saturday, June 13th (11am - 1pm)
Learn life-saving CPR in a relaxed environment. It’s completely FREE to attend (donations welcome). ❤️
Message us to book your space! 🍻
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Derby Ambulance First Responders retweeted
AI-powered X-ray tools have already helped four million patients get a faster lung cancer diagnosis or the all-clear.
We're rolling this technology out across every NHS trust to speed up diagnosis and treatment.
Find out more:
gov.uk/government/news/ai-to…
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Do you care for someone with dementia?
Here's why you should register with your GP...
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Registering as a #carer with your GP may give you access to additional support for your physical and mental health, and help you find local support groups or respite services.
Find out more: dementiauk.org/information-a…
#CarersWeek
ALT Infographic explaining the benefits of registering with your GP: flexibility when booking doctor's appointments, support with mental health, free annual health checks, and prescriptions delivered to your home. The graphic includes icons of a heart, a clock, a location pin, and a stethoscope, all in a pink and blue colour scheme.
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'Thousands of men in England who have prostate cancer will be offered high-powered precision radiotherapy that will slash the number of treatment sessions they typically need from 20 to just five.'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crm0…
#ProstateCancer #PrecisionRadiotherapy
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Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need
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Derby Ambulance First Responders retweeted
Know the 4 Ts of type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is a condition where your body can’t make insulin, causing high blood sugar.
Watch for: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner.
If symptoms appear, seek urgent GP help or call 111. More info: ow.ly/AlVL50Z8GtT #DiabetesWeek
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'A new tool powered by artificial intelligence has been used by surgeons in the UK for the first time.
The Eureka system colour codes parts of the body to help doctors protect or dissect different parts of the anatomy during surgery.'
news.sky.com/story/surgeons-…
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Derby Ambulance First Responders retweeted
Dangerous drugs?
Well there's a risk to a Parkinson's #drug you may not know about..
This week we're talking about #dopamine agonists and their often forgotten side effect of #impulsive behaviours.
Listen to our latest episode to find out more! open.spotify.com/episode/43W…
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Derby Ambulance First Responders retweeted
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme offers 12 weeks of free digital support for adults living with obesity who also have diabetes or high blood pressure.
Contact your GP surgery for a referral.
bit.ly/3Q80K8W
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For the first time, scientists at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at Queen Mary University of London have uncovered the earliest stages of medulloblastoma development – the most common high-grade brain tumour in children.
Using laboratory-grown 3D “mini brains”, researchers recreated the environment where these tumours begin, helping them better understand how the disease develops and identify potential targets for future treatments.
With current treatments often causing life-long side effects, this breakthrough could help pave the way for kinder, more effective therapies for children diagnosed with brain tumours. 💛
On National Cancer Survivors Day, we recognise those living beyond a brain tumour diagnosis and the lifelong impact treatment can have. We are committed to improving survival outcomes, but also reducing the devastating long-term effects and improving quality of life for patients and families.
#NationalCancerSurvivorsDay #BrainTumourResearch #Medulloblastoma #ChildhoodCancer #TogetherWeWillFindACure
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Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes? Learning them could save a life.
Swipe to learn more and visit the NHS website for more.
#DiabetesWeek
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Derby Ambulance First Responders retweeted
Diabetes check-ups are an important part of ongoing care. They can help people stay well, feel supported & get the advice they need, because everyone deserves care without judgement.
This #DiabetesWeek, let’s challenge stigma & encourage supportive, regular diabetes care.
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It was a busy day, yesterday, down at the #BigOne in #Chaddesden for the team, engaging in #CPR demonstrations and talking to the public about the work that we do.
Thank you to @catkinson80 for stopping by to talk to the team.
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This is quite a shocking statistic...a quarter of all births!
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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows bbc.in/4v2IxsU
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'Artificial intelligence has been used to develop a "fundamentally new" type of vaccine that could protect against large swathes of viruses and prevent pandemics, say researchers.'
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrp…
#AI #Vaccine
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Derby Ambulance First Responders retweeted
Today is World Environment Day, and energy savings support patient care.
Energy-saving tip: unplug chargers and equipment not in use. A plugged-in phone charger can cost £5–£10 per year.
Unplugging is easy, and each small action counts. 🔌🌎
#WorldEnvironmentDay
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This Volunteers Week, we'd like to say thank you to all #CFR volunteers who respond to medical emergencies at all times of the day and night. In addition, they give up their free time to attend events and offer First Aid education in our communities.
#VolunteersWeek #SavingLives
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This breakthrough drug for ovarian cancer is kinder on the body and extends lives.
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Women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer could benefit from a life-extending drug now available on the NHS.
The “breakthrough” therapy will be offered to those whose disease has stopped responding to standard (platinum-based) chemotherapy.
Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/06/nhs-r…
ALT A black senior woman talks with a nurse before as she prepares an IV drip of treatment. Copy reads: 'NHS rolls out life-extending drug for hundreds of women with ovarian cancer.' NHS logo appears in the top right corner.
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Derby Ambulance First Responders retweeted
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men.
We’re introducing a targeted screening programme for those most at risk, alongside over £20 million to improve research and treatment.
@jamesmurray_ldn explains more 👇
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'A smart drug that stops cancer cells “hiding” from treatment can shrink tumours by at least 30% in six of the world’s most common forms of the disease'
theguardian.com/society/2026…
#SmartDrug
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