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999 call
A 999 call is made for a
life-threatening illness or injury.
What we do
Local volunteers.
Real impact.
We provide immediate, life-saving care in Witham
while an ambulance is on its way.
Witham Community First Responders are trained volunteers
who live or work in the area. We're alerted by the East of England
Ambulance Service to certain 999 calls and aim to reach patients
in those critical first minutes.
How it works
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EEAST dispatch
The call is assessed and both an
ambulance and the nearest
available CFR are alerted.
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CFR alerted
The Witham CFR on call
receives the alert and responds
under normal road conditions.
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CFR arrives
We arrive on scene and begin
immediate assessment and
care.
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Immediate care
We provide vital, life-saving
care and help stabilise the
patient.
6
Ambulance arrives
Ambulance clinicians take
over and we assist with a
clinical handover.
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Patient in safe hands
The patient is in the care of
the ambulance crew and
taken to hospital if needed.
What we can do
Our responders are trained and equipped to provide
early care for a range of life-threatening emergencies.
Our skills and equipment include:
CPR & defibrillation
Providing CPR and using a defibrillator
to restart hearts.
Immediate emergency care
Treating bleeding, shock, allergic reactions
and other emergencies.
Oxygen & airway support
Helping patients breathe and maintaining
open airways.
Support until help arrives
Providing reassurance and care until the
ambulance crew takes over.
Assessment & observations
Checking vital signs and monitoring
the patient’s condition.
Working as a team
We work closely with EEAST ambulance
crews for the best possible outcome.
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Trained & ready
All our volunteers receive extensive training
from the East of England Ambulance Service
and complete regular updates to keep their
skills sharp and up to date.
By the numbers
(2024)
(2024)
volunteers
Witham
Did you know?
- Most of our calls are cardiac related.
- Early CPR and defibrillation can double or triple
someone's chances of survival. - Being treated in the first few minutes can save a life.
- We are entirely run by volunteers.
In a medical emergency – always call 999
This website is not monitored for medical emergencies. If someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk,
call 999. For urgent medical advice when it isn't a life-threatening emergency, use NHS 111.
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Every minute. Every call. Every life matters.
Thank you for supporting Witham Community First Responders.