The South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) published a proposal for volunteers to step up as community first responders in Surrey and Sussex. This initiative, helped by a volunteering app, aims to bolster emergency response capabilities in local communities, particularly in rural and semi-rural areas.
They will deliver care to patients in the minutes before the arrival of the ambulance.
The appeal is particularly directed at individuals living or working in rural and semi-rural areas. These regions often face longer response times due to their distance from urban centers. By having trained responders within these communities, the time it takes to provide critical care can be significantly reduced, potentially saving lives.
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Local volunteers play a pivotal role in enhancing community resilience and emergency response.
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