Dengie Community First Responders

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Did we care for you recently? We’d love your feedback 💬

From our ambulance crews to our dedicated volunteers, every member of Team EEAST is here to support you and your feedback helps us do it even better.

With Volunteers’ Week coming up, it’s a great time to share your experience and help us celebrate the people who make a difference every day 💚

🔗 Click the link in the comments below to get started 👇👇

31/05/2026

The popular car seat brand identified a potential misuse scenario on the Maxi Cosi FamilyFix Slide Pro base

30/05/2026

Child Safety Week is almost here! It’s a chance for us to share important safety messages to help children lead active, healthy lives safe from serious injury.

And we need your help.

Did you know the more interaction our posts get the more people they reach? That’s why simply liking a post, commenting your experiences, tagging a friend or sharing it can be so helpful for other families.

Plus, don’t forget to:

⭐Download and read our free parent pack full of top tips for families: https://capt.org.uk/resources/parents-pack/

⭐ Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed all year round: https://capt.org.uk/sign-up/

29/05/2026

⚠️ Medicines recall: Ramipril 2.5mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited)

One batch of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules is being recalled as a precaution after a packaging error.

This follows a complaint which identified that, inside a sealed carton of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules, two blister strips of Ramipril 10mg capsules were found by a healthcare professional.

If you take Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg, check the packaging of your medicine for batch number GR155023. If your pack contains blister strips that are labelled as Ramipril 10mg capsules, do not to take the medicine and contact your dispensing pharmacy.

If the carton contains blister strips that are correctly labelled as Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules, you do not need to take further action and should continue to take your medicine as usual.

If you have concerns about your medication or experience any suspected side effects, speak to your pharmacist or another healthcare professional. Patients and healthcare professionals can also report suspected side effects via our Yellow Card scheme.

Further information: https://brnw.ch/21x2U9H

24/05/2026

Medications can affect the body's ability to regulate temperature, especially in hot weather. Make sure you:

💧 stay hydrated
🧊 keep cool
👩‍⚕️ consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have questions

Find out more on our blog post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/10/why-some-people-suffer-more-than-others-during-heatwaves/

19/05/2026

It can take just 15 seconds for a young child to lose consciousness if they get tangled in a blind cord. And sadly they can die in just a few minutes.

Make your blind cord safe, secure it on a cleat hook or use a tensioner (safety devices that should come with all new blinds).

For help about making your blinds safe visit: https://capt.org.uk/blind-cords/

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17/05/2026

When someone goes into cardiac arrest, the moments before ambulance crews arrive can make all the difference.

Thanks to a project funded by our charity, advanced paramedics are now using live video support to see what’s happening at scene in real time - guiding bystanders through CPR, supporting defibrillator use, and offering reassurance when it’s needed most.

In one case, a son performing CPR on his father was guided step-by-step through live video. Initially, the compressions were too shallow and too slow, but once the advanced paramedic could see what was happening, they were able to reposition him and coach him into more effective CPR.

With this real-time support and reassurance, he was able to help save his dad’s life ❤

“Providing callers with reassurance that they are doing absolutely the right thing has been hugely important. Even in situations where patients don’t survive, people are left knowing they did everything they possibly could for that person.” Liam Sagi, Advanced Paramedic.

Read more about this incredible project, the link is in the comments👇

16/05/2026

01/05/2026

Want to feel more confident that your home is safe for your growing child?

Join us on Tuesday 12th May, 12noon - 1.30pm and you’ll gain:

• A clear understanding of the real risks for children under 5 – not myths, but what actually causes the most serious accidents at home, including products to watch out for
• Simple, practical steps you can put in place straight away to make your home safer
• Confidence in knowing what to do if something does happen, including essential first aid
• Reassurance that you’re doing the right things to protect your child.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s an interactive, supportive session where you can ask questions, share experiences, and learn alongside other parents.

Book your space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stay-one-step-ahead-of-your-developing-child-child-accident-prevention-tickets-1985264736268

Can’t make the date? Sign up here to be notified of future opportunities: https://capt.org.uk/sign-up/